The Hidden Liver Risk in 'Healthy' Date-Sweetened Foods
Date-sweetened snacks marketed as healthy alternatives may pose an underestimated risk to liver health due to their high fructose content, which can accumulate...
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Date-sweetened snacks marketed as healthy alternatives may pose an underestimated risk to liver health due to their high fructose content, which can accumulate...
New CDC data shows hepatitis C infections are surging while hepatitis B progress stalls.
Chronic hepatitis B and metabolic liver disease now overlap in millions of people worldwide, but inconsistent diagnostic tools are leaving patients...
A new cost-effectiveness analysis shows semaglutide outperforms resmetirom for treating advanced fatty liver disease, offering better value and cardiovascular...
High liver enzymes (ALT and AST) often appear without symptoms, signaling overload from diet, stress, or dehydration.
Kupffer cells, your liver's resident immune cells, play a critical role in preventing hepatocellular carcinoma.
Even moderate regular drinking depletes the liver's protective antioxidants by up to 80%, but early intervention through lifestyle changes can reverse damage...
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing liver disease diagnosis, with the FDA approving the first AI tool for clinical trials.
Global health leaders are calling on the World Health Assembly to pass the first-ever resolution on steatotic liver disease, citing its massive human and...
Cirrhosis and chronic liver diseases account for 30% of digestive disease costs globally, totaling $26.1 trillion by 2050.
New research reveals how gut dysbiosis fuels fatty liver progression through a gut-liver axis.
Unexplained swelling in your abdomen or legs may signal portal hypertension, a dangerous condition where liver scarring blocks blood flow.
Scientists discovered that asprosin, a hormone from fat tissue, shifts from protective to harmful as fatty liver disease progresses, offering a new early...
The Fatty Liver Foundation launches its 2026 national survey to capture how patients with steatotic liver disease experience evolving treatments and...
Medical experts renamed fatty liver disease to emphasize metabolic causes, not just weight.
World Liver Day 2026 focuses on 'Solid Habits, Strong Liver,' highlighting how balanced diet, daily activity, limiting alcohol, and regular checkups can...
A new study shows jail-based hepatitis C programs combining testing, treatment, and post-release support could reduce new infections by 47% among people who...
A major study reveals 25% of Indian adults with type 2 diabetes have liver fibrosis, and insulin resistance is the hidden link.
A new $1 million study investigates whether circadian disruption from geographic location increases hepatocellular carcinoma risk, revealing an unexpected...
People with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis face elevated liver cancer risk, but lifestyle changes and regular screening can significantly...
The liver health supplement market is projected to exceed $3.11 billion by 2032, driven by rising NAFLD cases and consumer demand for natural detox products.
One in four adults has fatty liver disease, but your genes and ethnicity shape your risk differently. Here's what experts say you need to know about screening.
Regular jogging reduces fatty liver disease by 20-30% through improved metabolism, even without significant weight loss.
Fecal microbiota transplantation shows promise for hepatic encephalopathy, a serious liver complication affecting brain function.
New research reveals women with high waist circumference or diabetes have dramatically higher odds of liver fibrosis than men with the same conditions.
New research suggests androgens, a type of sex hormone, could be driving fatty liver disease in young women with PCOS.
Loose, untucked clothing is enabling men to ignore dangerous weight gain and fatty liver disease.
A new study reveals how damaged livers fail to clear ammonia, which cancer cells then exploit for rapid growth.
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide reduced liver fibrosis scores in people with HIV, especially those with moderate to advanced damage.
A 12-week study shows daily flaxseed powder reduced liver fat by 5% in people with NAFLD, improved cholesterol, and shifted gut bacteria toward healthier...
Your liver doesn't need a detox drink,it needs the right nutrients. Coffee, green tea, and plain water have strong scientific backing for liver health, while...
UConn researchers patented a novel approach targeting a master regulator protein that could reverse fatty liver disease before it progresses to cirrhosis,...
Scientists reveal how damaged mitochondria trigger fatty liver disease. Over 90 companies are now racing to develop treatments targeting these cellular energy...
Experts validate ultrasound-derived fat fraction as a reliable, affordable alternative to invasive biopsies for detecting fatty liver disease, with 90%...
Childhood liver disease is climbing due to obesity and metabolic changes. Early detection through regular checkups and lifestyle changes can prevent serious...
New 3D imaging reveals how cirrhosis physically restructures the liver's internal architecture.
New research identifies four FDA-approved and natural compounds that fight liver fibrosis, oxidative stress, and inflammation.
Elevated liver enzymes (transaminitis) signal inflammation, not disease. Most cases are reversible with lifestyle changes—here's what doctors recommend next.
Emerging research suggests cannabis compounds may reduce fatty liver disease risk by modulating inflammation, but experts warn human trials are needed before...
Fatty liver disease affects 1 in 5 UK adults with serious health consequences. Discover which supplements show promise in supporting liver health and why early...
A non-invasive blood test called FIB-4 can identify patients at risk for advanced liver fibrosis, helping doctors avoid unnecessary biopsies.
Advanced liver disease is increasingly striking young adults, a shift experts didn't anticipate.
Sugar-sweetened beverages increase liver fat accumulation by 40%, but artificial sweeteners may not be the safe alternative doctors once thought.
A major analysis reveals that up to 60% of liver cancer cases are preventable through hepatitis vaccination, reduced alcohol use, and metabolic disease...
MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis) causes liver inflammation without obvious symptoms, but 7-10% weight loss and lifestyle changes can...
A comprehensive analysis of astragalus membranaceus, a traditional Chinese herb, reveals significant anti-tumor potential for hepatocellular carcinoma in...
Your liver performs over 500 vital functions daily—from regulating blood sugar to fighting infections.
Fatty liver disease affects 1 in 4 adults but is reversible. Recovery takes 3-6 months for mild cases, up to 2 years for advanced stages—here's what determines...
Visceral belly fat directly increases fatty liver disease risk. Here's what science says about the specific lifestyle changes that actually reduce it.