FDA Grants Approval of First Drug For Treating MASH Liver Inflammation, Offering Patients a Medication Option For the First Time

Medicine & Technology Mar 14, 2024

The drug was a recipient of the FDA's Breakthrough Therapy designation, which accelerates its development and review. Read to learn more.

Too Much Diet Soda Consumption Linked to Liver Disease Risk, Study Reveals

Dec 08, 2023

A study has found that heavy diet soda intake is linked to higher metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) risk. Read to learn more.

Is Sudden Death From Cirrhosis of the Liver Likely? What Causes Liver Failure?

Nov 21, 2023

Cirrhosis is a serious global public health concern that accounts for more than 50,000 deaths each year. Read to learn more.

Itchy Skin in Liver Disease Progression: Early Sign You Shouldn’t Ignore

Sep 04, 2023

People who suffer from certain types of liver disease may experience itchiness, possibly indicating disease progression. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Rapid Weight Loss Could Be a Cure for Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis Liver Disease Before It Potentially Turns Into Cirrhosis, Study Finds

Jul 04, 2023

The most common cause of death for people with Nash was heart disease, which stems from a fatty liver. Read to learn more.

'Crapsule' Poo Transplants: These Pills of Poop Could Be Key to Treating Deadly Liver Conditions

Jun 23, 2023

These "crapsules" contain freeze-dried poop donated by healthy volunteers. Read to learn more.

Beethoven's Mysterious Death: DNA Analysis of the Iconic Musician's Hair Reveals Hints About His Passing

Mar 22, 2023

Though Beethoven was previously thought to have died due to lead poisoning, a new DNA analysis reveals that his death may have been related to his hepatitis B infection and genetic risk for liver disease. Read to learn more.

Hepatitis C Death Cases Will Diminish Out of England with Pioneering Drug Deal Including Patients with Liver Disease and Cancer

Dec 28, 2022

The UK Health sector proposes that hepatitis C death cases will diminish with a pioneering drug deal that may also aid liver and cancer patients. Read on to know more about this news here!

Genetic Mutation Has Increased Risk of Developing Liver Disease, Study Reveals

Dec 07, 2022

A study discovered mutations that may lead to an increase in liver disease in patient groups. Know more about this news, read here!

Perfluooctane Sulfate: How This Synthetic ‘Forever Chemical’ Is Linked to the Most Common Type of Liver Cancer

Aug 11, 2022

Research showed a strong link between synthetic “forever chemicals” and the most common type of liver cancer. What type of cancer is this? Read to find out.

Bizarre Liver Disease Outbreak in Kids Now Detected in Children Population of US and EU, WHO Says

Apr 20, 2022

WHO announced that the uncommon outbreak of hepatitis in children have reached the US and countries of EU. Read more about the bizarre spread of liver disease and its impact to kids.

Kisspeptin Functions Beyond Puberty and Fertility; Promising Therapeutic Role in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Revealed

Apr 08, 2022

Kisspeptin hormone is found to have another promising function beyond puberty and fertility. Find out what it does against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Long, Irregular Menstrual Cycles in Women Make Them More At Risk for Fatty Liver Disease

Mar 04, 2022

Women who have long, irregular menstrual cycles are more likely to have liver disease. No cure for this disorder but find out how it can be prevented.

Genes in Liver Cells Discovered to Mutate During Lifetime; Could Lead to Chronic Liver Disease, Obesity, and Sugar-Related Problems

Oct 14, 2021

A new study shows that mutation in liver cells could lead to chronic liver disease, fat and sugar-related problems such obesity, and type 2 diabetes.

Alcoholic Drinks Pandemic Impact Possibly Causing Gastrointestinal, Liver Disease, Psychological Issues

May 14, 2021

Research recently showed a pandemic impact from alcoholic drinks, causing one to develop gastrointestinal and liver disease.