A study forecasts a dramatic increase in chronic liver disease, particularly metabolic dysfunction-associated steatosic liver disease (MASLD), over the next 25 years due to rising…
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Recent research indicates that drinking patterns, genetic factors, and type-2 diabetes play a crucial role in the risk of developing alcohol-related cirrhosis. The study emphasizes…
New research has uncovered the role of omega 3 fatty acids in combating nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Using innovative analysis techniques, researchers identified that omega 3…
Research from Duke-NUS Medical School has highlighted the significant role of the omega-3 transporter protein Mfsd2a in preventing the liver from storing excessive fat. The…
Researchers have discovered a significant connection between zinc levels in humans and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. The study, published…
Researchers at UT Health San Antonio, along with collaborators from the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell University, have developed a small-molecule drug called CPACC that…
Hepatitis is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. It can be acute, meaning it develops suddenly and lasts for a short time,…
A new study published in the Clinical and Experimental Immunology journal suggests that a peptide called PEPITEM may be a revolutionary way to reduce the…
According to a report in the medical journal JAMA, the FDA mandate to limit acetaminophen in acetaminophen-opioid medications is associated with reduced serious liver injury.…
Cells constantly experience malfunctions that require error correction mechanisms to function properly. However, in the case of cancer cells, inducing errors can be beneficial in…
This study is the first to evaluate the separate mechanisms of caffeine and non-caffeine components in mitigating the severity of NAFLD, a common issue linked…
Alagille syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the liver, heart, and other parts of the body. It is characterized by a reduction in the…
Fatty liver disease is a condition where excess fat accumulates in the liver cells, leading to inflammation and scarring. This can impair liver function and…
New research suggests that green tea extract can cause liver damage in a small subset of the population. According to a recent study, although taking…
A new study from Keck Medicine of USC found that fast food consumption is associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a serious condition in which…
Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It affects the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes, and can lead to severe…
According to the results of a new study, COVID-19 infection is associated with increased liver stiffness, a sign of possible long-term liver injury. COVID-19 Patients…
For the first time, WEHI researchers have shown that a crucial subset of liver cells cannot undergo necroptosis, ruling out this kind of cell death…
The results highlight both the need for routine blood bile acid level testing as well as caution when individuals with high bile acid levels consume…
Sometimes ignorance is bliss. But blissful ignorance can bring about unnecessary suffering when it comes to drinking. Time to get your facts straight before you…