Why is a C-reactive protein (CRP) test important?

The C-reactive protein (CRP) test is a measure of vascular inflammation, which can lead to many conditions including heart disease. Internal medicine specialist Keith Roach, MD, describes why the test is important and what the results indicate.

Eating fiber-rich foods like beans may help lower a potential marker for heart disease.

Why people with diabetes may need to take extra precautions during certain types of exercise.

An overview of cholesterol, including the different types of cholesterol and treatment for high cholesterol.

Desmoid tumors are noncancerous and do not metastasize, but they can invade nearby tissues and structures.

There are steps you can take to lower your risk.