People in the Pacific Northwest are monitoring an on-the-move parasite: Echinococcus multilocularis, a disease-causing ...

Two new papers have shown that dogs were fully distinct from wolves—and companions with people—more than 14,000 years ago. Two new genetic analyses combed the archaeological record for domestic dogs ...

Fatty liver disease is when too much fat builds up in the liver. The liver is the body's filter. It helps clean the blood, store energy and process nutrients. If too much fat stays in the liver, it ...

Compounds found in cannabis could provide a new roadmap for treating the world’s most common chronic liver disorder, according to a study released by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The research, ...

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A new study suggests that even modest amounts of this carbonated beverage may be associated with higher rates of metabolic fatty liver disease. A new study, published in the Annals of Hepatology, ...

In patients at high risk for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), adding the serum biomarkers alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), the lectin-reactive fraction of AFP (AFP-L3), and des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin (DCP) ...

Dr. Mark J. Siedner: A 63-year-old man was admitted to this hospital with fever, cough, and vision loss in the right eye. The patient had been in his usual state of health until 3 weeks before the ...

Now, before I get into it, I will preface this review by saying my liver was fine to begin with. And if my liver were to give me issues, I would go to a doctor (as you should too!) before ever turning ...

It can be easy to overlook the liver, but the organ has a number of very important functions in the body. “The liver plays a central role in the body’s metabolism by processing fats, sugars, and ...

New research connects coffee with liver health benefits. While there are some caveats, a doctor and a dietitian explain the findings. Below, experts explain the findings and how they may affect your ...

If you take supplements, how do you know if they’re helping or hurting your fatty liver disease? (Photo Credit: E+/Getty Images) About 75% of Americans take dietary supplements, and 55% are regular ...