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

MEDICINE & HEALTH 03.14.2024 22:38 PM

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

12.08.2023 01:20 AM

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?

11.21.2023 02:59 AM

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

09.04.2023 11:00 AM

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

07.04.2023 09:04 AM

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

06.23.2023 02:30 AM

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

03.22.2023 23:24 PM

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

12.28.2022 08:20 AM

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

12.07.2022 01:55 AM

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

08.11.2022 10:20 AM

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

04.20.2022 03:00 AM

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

04.08.2022 03:46 AM

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

03.04.2022 04:06 AM

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

10.14.2021 06:22 AM

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

05.14.2021 07:47 AM

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

Scientists Use a Technique To Regrow and Fix Damaged Liver From Lab-Grown Cells; First in the World

02.19.2021 02:30 AM

Scientists have utilized a technique to develop bile duct organoids, frequently called 'mini-organs,' in the laboratory and shown that they can fix impaired human livers.

Coffee May Help Alcoholics Have a Lower Risk of Liver Cirrhosis

09.03.2020 09:10 AM

Researchers discovered new ways to reduce the risk of alcohol-induced cirrhosis for those who struggle with alcohol consumption including drinking coffee and the FAF2 Gene. Scientists note the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and other health conditions such as obesity and diabetes to prevent liver disease.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease is Causing Alzheimer's Disease, Medical Research Says

07.06.2020 23:26 PM

Scientists have directly linked non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with 'neuroinflammatory complications,' which eventually develop into Alzheimer's Disease.

The Chances of Getting Liver Cirrhosis Can Now Be Predicted via Blood Test

07.03.2020 00:38 AM

Liver cirrhosis symptoms occur late-stage and currently have no treatment apart from transplants. A new study reveals how regular blood sampling can help predict the risk of developing future liver disease.

Bioengineered Miniature Human Livers Have Been Successfully Transplanted Into Ill Rats

06.03.2020 06:41 AM

Scientists have bioengineered miniature human livers and successfully transplanted them into rats with impaired immune systems.

New Molecular Targets May Aid in the Treatment of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis

05.07.2019 14:20 PM

The expression of two genes, IL-8 and CTGF, was significantly increased as a result of the PKHD1 mutation