The anion gap blood test measures the acid-base and electrolyte balance in the blood. Results can show whether there is an imbalance in a person’s pH levels, which may be making the blood too acidic ...

Supplements marketed to fight inflammation are everywhere. Do they actually work? Experts discuss the potential benefits and ...

A new study looking at deaths from cancer, cardiovascular disease and all causes suggests that an inflammatory marker detected in blood tests in middle-aged adults can better predict the risk of death ...

Seronegative spondylitis is spine inflammation that occurs with a blood test that is negative for possible causes. Back pain happens for a variety of reasons, such as mechanical issues, structural ...

It’s your body’s way of protecting itself from injury or infection, which is good. But when it sticks around too long, it can quietly drain your energy, make your joints ache, and affect your overall ...

CHICAGO, Nov 17 (Reuters) - A blood test that looks for signs of inflammation in people with high blood pressure does a poor job of predicting who should take statins to lower cholesterol, researchers ...

A data analysis from a randomized clinical trial for stage 3 colon cancer patients found that patients with evidence of residual cancer in their blood after surgery to remove the cancer, may benefit ...

Inflammatory molecules circulating in the blood may worsen disease symptoms and points to new opportunities for targeted therapy.