Many individuals assume that if their weight is normal and routine tests are within limits, their liver must be healthy. Unfortunately, this is not always true. A normal weight does not necessarily ...

Your liver works tirelessly as your body’s natural filtration system, processing everything you consume and protecting you from harmful substances. When it comes to alcohol, however, this remarkable ...

A1C, LDL, HDL… the number of medical abbreviations you might see on your patient portal is enough to make you think your doctor speaks an entirely different language. Two such acronyms you may be less ...

Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is an autoimmune disease that causes the destruction of bile ducts within the liver. The loss of bile ducts results in bile acid buildup, which causes inflammation ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising dual identity of stellate cells—star-shaped liver cells once known only for causing liver scarring. Before they turn destructive, these cells act as crucial ...

The development of CTPI-2 represents a hopeful step forward in the fight against fatty liver disease. While more research is needed, this drug could one day offer patients a powerful new option where ...