In a breakthrough that could change how we view our daily meals, scientists have uncovered a surprising connection between the foods we eat, the tiny organisms in our gut, and how our bodies handle certain medications. It turns out, something as simple as soy might act as a hidden defender against potential liver damage from … Read more
Consumption of refined fibers may put people with vascular abnormalities at risk of developing liver cancer, according to scientists at The University of Toledo.
A growing concern for doctors is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which continues to impact millions around the world.
Fat accumulation in the liver can lead to a multitude of problems associated with the immune system attacking the liver in response.
While too much alcohol can lead to an “explosion” of bacteria, they don’t believe the imbalance is the driving factor behind alcoholic liver disease.
Around the world, NAFLD is the number-one cause of liver transplants around the world due to the amount of accumulated fatty deposits within the liver over time.
A breakthrough blood test has been developed to predict liver cancer risk.
A new study reports that inhibiting a liver enzyme in obese mice decreases their appetite, increases expenditure of fat, and results in weight loss.
Scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in San Diego discovered that the use of reprogramming molecules can improve cell growth and speed liver regeneration.
Synthetic “forever” chemicals in everything from furniture to food wrappers may be damaging the livers of everyone they come into contact with.