Fact checked by Jennifer Klump Key Takeaways The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology released ...

This underutilized information is key to heart disease prevention.

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals. There’s another marker in the blood that may be a better ...

Heart disease is the world’s leading cause of mortality, comprising 32% of all deaths. But that doesn’t mean people are powerless against the condition — there are some steps they can take to help ...

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals. There’s another marker in the blood that may be a better ...

C-reactive protein (CRP) is produced by the liver in response to inflammation. High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) testing detects low-grade, chronic inflammation and is the most validated blood test for ...

NEW YORK, March 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)-- (Feature Impact) With so much information available, it can be difficult to understand what cholesterol is - and why it’s important. A Media Snippet ...

But that doesn’t mean people are powerless against the condition — there are some steps they can take to help reduce the risk. In addition to adopting healthier lifestyle habits, getting a specific ...