Sometimes, the body takes a wrong turn. In pets with a liver shunt, an abnormal blood vessel creates a detour that sends blood around the liver rather than through it — and that single wrong turn can ...

Swedish researchers have developed a new, simple blood test capable of predicting the risk of severe liver disease, including cirrhosis and cancer, up ...

The liver cells develop fatty liver disease, when they store excessive fat which impairs its function, and creates dangerous health problems. The condition develops primarily because of obesity, ...

Recent research has highlighted a concerning surge in liver diseases globally, with alcohol consumption emerging as a significant contributing factor. While heavy drinking has long been associated ...

Both doctors say the most common liver disorders include: > Fatty liver disease: According to Dr Hoo, the current term for this is metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

Research has revealed a steep increase in liver disease in recent years. Meanwhile, there is growing evidence of health harms from alcohol, including drinking at levels that were previously considered ...

“We knew that the liver stops functioning and stops regenerating in patients with alcohol-related hepatitis and cirrhosis, even when a patient has discontinued consuming alcohol, but we didn’t know ...

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 ...

Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): The liver plays a crucial role in our body, handling over 500 functions, including digestion and detoxification. Unfortunately, contemporary lifestyles and poor ...

Japan Airlines Co said Tuesday it will suspend high-risk pilots if their liver functions deteriorate beyond certain levels, as the troubled carrier announced stricter safety measures after ...

Fatty liver disease often progresses silently, making early detection crucial. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist trained at Harvard and Stanford, highlights five key warning signs: unexplained ...

A Harvard-trained gastroenterologist shares 5 simple ways to check for fatty liver at home. From waistline changes and fatigue to digestion issues and skin signs, learn the early symptoms to watch for ...