One must first appreciate the sheer, tireless workload of the liver to truly understand the enormity of this problem. It is ...

For decades, high cholesterol has meant a lifetime of daily pills, repeat blood tests and constant reminders that the biggest ...

Hepatitis C is widely known by name, but far less understood in reality. It's a condition that can exist quietly in the body for years, causing little to no outward sign that anything is wrong, which ...

A new blood test may help detect liver cancer earlier in people with chronic liver disease, potentially improving access to ...

Mental health conditions such as alcohol use disorder and PTSD could significantly increase risk for liver cancer among ...

Scientists have found a way to fine-tune a central fat-control pathway in the liver, reducing harmful blood triglycerides ...

A personalized blood test known as a circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) test—which detects tiny fragments of cancer DNA ...

Some high-dose detox “natural” supplements, such as green tea extract, can lead to liver inflammation, reflected in elevated ...

If you’ve ever wondered why your doctor asks you to do a blood test or provide a urine sample at your annual checkup even if you’re feeling perfectly fine, ...

A personalized blood test known as a circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) test—which detects tiny fragments of cancer DNA ...

You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet size or number. An MPV test involves drawing a blood sample from a vein and typically takes less than five ...

The first stage is fatty infiltration of the liver. If nothing is done, scarring and replacement of functioning liver tissue with fibrous (scar) tissue can follow. Eventually the liver loses much of ...