Excess abdominal fat — not overall body weight — may drive heart failure risk, with systemic inflammation being partially to ...

A 2026 review in Cardiology in Review reports that higher intake of ultra-processed foods is consistently associated with ...

C-reactive protein (CRP) is produced by the liver in response to inflammation. High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) testing detects ...

A new study indicated that excess fat stored around the waist or visceral fat was more strongly associated with heart failure ...

New research suggests that measures of excess weight around the waist (central obesity or visceral fat) may increase the risk ...

Even with normal reports, short-term illnesses like flu or infections may increase the risk of heart problems. A doctor ...

Heart disease does not appear overnight, but builds up through silent processes inside your body. Dr Vassily shares 5 ...

“Poor sleep can affect your adherence to heart healthy habits, as well—it’s harder to make good food choices and exercise ...

Inflammation can be good for the body, but too much can lead to a number of harmful health conditions. Look out for these ...

Rheumatic fever (RF) is a fairly rare inflammatory condition in developed countries that can develop as a complication of untreated strep throat caused by group A streptococcal infections. It ...

Inflammation: The hidden driver of heart disease you need to be testing for Most adults know the drill before an annual physical: routine blood work, a few numbers to scan, and hope nothing jumps out.