Until now, doctors knew hepatic stellate cells mainly as drivers of liver fibrosis. The actual functions of this cell type have hardly been studied to date. Researchers have now determined that ...

While the liver can function with just 25% capacity, chronic diseases such as obesity, stress and alcohol can pose severe ...

Alcohol doesn’t just damage the liver — it locks its cells in a strange “in-between” state that prevents them from healing. Even after someone quits drinking, liver cells often get stuck, unable to ...

Toxic “forever chemicals” are altering human liver function at a fundamental level by triggering both fat accumulation and cancer-linked cell damage, a new study has found. Several of these compounds, ...

Most of us can safely consume turmeric through our regular diet (half to one teaspoon each day). Adding turmeric to regular meals brings flavor, and even protects the liver gently, because of its anti ...

The intelligent Liver Function Testing (iLFT) platform can improve diagnosis and management of chronic liver disease in a primary care setting, new data show. At the European Association for the Study ...

The liver is vital for digestion, detoxification, and immunity. Ayurveda offers natural methods to maintain liver health. Turmeric, Amla, and Guduchi are beneficial herbs. A light, plant-based diet is ...

A new study shows a strong link between altered liver function and the development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This correlates with recent data on the role played by diseases affecting the systemic ...

Four in 10 people are thought to have a potentially serious liver condition known as MASLD. Reversing it is possible if you catch it early. By Nina Agrawal Geraldine Frank was looking forward to ...