Blood Protein Gives Early Warning for Heart Disease
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High blood levels of an inflammatory marker called C-reactive protein seem to be a strong indicator of heart disease, and they might someday prove as useful as cholesterol
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A protein being tested for its ability to enhance wound healing in skin might also help repair heart attack damage. The protein, thymosin beta 4 (TB4), is expressed by embryos during the heart&#39;s development
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Oct 05  - New research indicates that individuals who have a brother or sister who developed heart disease at a young age may have an increased risk of also having heart disease.
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WEDNESDAY, Oct. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Obese children and those at risk for obesity show early signs of heart disease -- similar to that seen in obese adults, U.S. researchers say.
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The combination of high blood pressure and high LDL cholesterol add up to serious risk for heart attack, says a Penn State College of Medicine study.
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NEW YORK  - A blood protein related to body weight and physical exercise levels appears to be linked to pancreatic cancer risk, according to a new study.
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By Ed Edelson    New study strengthens connection between two organ ailments    HealthDayNews -- A new blood test could provide the quick, easy marker of kidney function that cardiologists need to assess patients being treated for heart attacks or other serious coronary events, Swedish researchers report.    The test measures blood levels of cystatin C, a molecule that is produced by most cells and is filtered out of the blood by the kidneys...
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Does your brother or sister have heart disease? That may be a better predictor of whether you are at risk that your parents' health history, researchers said on Monday.
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High levels of an amino acid in the blood are associated with increased stroke risk, say researchers.
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NEW YORK  - During pregnancy, a blood test  called alpha-fetoprotein can determine a woman's risk of having  a child with birth defects. Now, new research suggests that  this test can also predict a deadly problem that occurs after  birth -- sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
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Two studies an ocean apart illustrate the growing importance of inflammation as a contributor to heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases.
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High levels of a blood protein called mannose-binding lectin (MBL) are associated with lower risk of heart attack, particularly among diabetics, report Saevardottir and colleagues.
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A BLOOD test performed on pregnant women could predict whether their baby will be at risk of sudden infant death syndrome, according to the latest research.
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A way to measure energy levels inside living heart cells could ultimately aid heart attack recovery.
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NEW YORK  - Research suggests that even low   blood levels of lead may raise the risk of adverse heart and   circulatory outcomes.
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Here is an interesting way to keep heart disease at bay. Australian researchers have found that a daily meal of seven ingredients including wine and chocolate could cut heart disease by 76 per cent.
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A blood test performed on pregnant women could predict whether their baby will be at risk of sudden infant death syndrome, suggests new research.