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 risks. Lifestyle changes and abstaining from alcohol are vital to manage ...

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, ...

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 ...

Talk about an organ-ic diet. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, the so-called “silent epidemic,” affects about one in four American adults. Getty Images/iStockphoto His latest roundup of healthy picks ...

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 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 ...

Researchers have developed a human model in which they use organoids, or mini organs, to study the function of specific genes that are mutated in liver cancer. Using this method, they have found that ...

The liver is a crucial organ, which maintains our body's health through toxin elimination, nutrient processing and digestive system assistance. The liver requires adequate water for health, but apart ...

Gastroenterologist Dr Salhab warns that liver cirrhosis can lead to overt hepatic encephalopathy, impacting brain function and overall well-being. Many don’t realise that cirrhosis, a severe form of ...