Research shows that C-reactive protein is a better predictive marker for heart attacks and strokes than "bad," or LDL ...

The A/G ratio measures the total amount of protein in your body by comparing the amount of albumin and globulin. Your healthcare provider may recommend this test as part of a routine protein test ...

C-reactive protein is created by the liver in response to infections, tissue damage, chronic inflammatory states from conditions like autoimmune diseases, and metabolic disturbances like obesity and ...

Imagine if a simple blood test could offer a glimpse into your future health. Not just whether you have heart disease or ...

For almost 60 years, measuring cholesterol levels in the blood has been the best way to identify individuals at high risk of cardiovascular disease. In a new study, led by Chalmers University of ...

A new study has mapped the distinct molecular "fingerprints" that 59 diseases leave in an individual's blood protein – which would enable blood tests to discern troubling signs from those that are ...

What Is an MCHC Blood Test? A mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) blood test measures the amount of a protein called hemoglobin in your red blood cells. It’s one of many measurements ...

“Other signs of prolonged insufficient protein intake include leg swelling, anemia, and poor wound healing,” Jones adds.