Liver

The liver, often referred to as the body's powerhouse, plays a crucial role in detoxification, metabolism, and overall health. However, an increasingly common and silent threat, known as fatty liver disease, is emerging as a major concern. …

In order to keep the liver healthy and steady one must avoid drinking and smoking. (Image: Shutterstock)Liver is an organ which should not be overlooked at any cost, therefore, follow these tips ardently for good resultsThe liver is the…

This representational picture shows a soda beverage being poured into a glass. — Unsplash/FileAfter two decades of research, scientists from the Harvard Medical School discovered that the consumption of sweetened beverages poses a…

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Liver cancer patients are being spared overnight hospital stays and a painful recovery thanks to a procedure that injects tumour-fighting beads through the wrist.The beads – called microspheres – kill cancer cells by lodging in blood…

Published By: Nibandh VinodLast Updated: July 28, 2023, 07:00 ISTHepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver. (Image: Shutterstock)World Hepatitis Day is celebrated on July 28 as it is the birthday of Nobel-prize-winning scientist Dr…

Acute hepatitis resolves on its own with supportive care, but some individuals may develop a chronic infection.Acute hepatitis can be caused by different viruses, with the most common types being hepatitis A, B, and CAcute hepatitis refers…

Published By: Nibandh VinodLast Updated: July 27, 2023, 14:30 ISTViral hepatitis is a disease that causes inflammation in the liver. (Image: Shutterstock)World Hepatitis Day 2023: The annual event aims at the devastating effect of…

Junk food can also lead to breast and bowel cancer.The research has pointed out that liver cancer is now the fastest-rising cause of cancer death in the UK. Junk foods and their harmful impact on the body is not an unknown fact.…

Long-running research by Duke-NUS Medical School into the omega-3 transporter protein Mfsd2a has shown that it plays a key role in a specific mechanism that prevents the liver from storing too much fat from food. Published in the Journal of…