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18 Nov
AI Helps Spot Liver Disease Early

AI Helps Spot Liver Disease Early

AI can help doctors diagnose early cases of fatty liver disease, a new study says.

An AI program trained to spot a leading type of the disease, called metabolic-associated steatoti...

13 Nov
Fatty Liver Disease Now Affects 4 in 10 U.S. Adults

Fatty Liver Disease Now Affects 4 in 10 U.S. Adults

Obesity, alcohol use and other factors are driving up rates of fatty liver disease among American adults, new research warns.

By 2018, federal data showed that 42% of adults had some form of fatty liver disease -- higher than prior estimates, according to a team led by <...

01 Nov
Scientists Successfully Reverse Liver Fibrosis in Mice

Scientists Successfully Reverse Liver Fibrosis in Mice

Cirrhosis, hepatitis infection and other causes can trigger liver fibrosis -- a potentially lethal stiffening of tissue that, once begun, is irreversible.

For many p...

10 Jun
Experimental GLP-1 Med Might Be Breakthrough Against Fatty Liver Disease

Experimental GLP-1 Med Might Be Breakthrough Against Fatty Liver Disease

An experimental 'supercharged' form of popular GLP-1 weight-loss meds could help ease fatty liver disease, a new trial suggests.

The drug under development, survodutide, helped up to 83% of patients gain real improvements in markers of fatty liver disease, a widespread ...

04 Jun
Too Much Sitting Could Be Harming Kids' Livers

Too Much Sitting Could Be Harming Kids' Livers

Kids who spend more than six hours a day on their duffs have a greater risk of severe fatty liver disease and liver cirrhosis by the time they're young adults, a new study claims.

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03 May
Even Skipping Meat for One Meal Helps Liver Disease Patients

Even Skipping Meat for One Meal Helps Liver Disease Patients

Advanced liver cirrhosis can push levels of ammonia in the blood to hazardous levels, but skipping meat at mealtime can help reverse that, new research shows.

"It was exciting to see that even small changes in your diet, like having one meal without meat once in a while,...

15 Mar
FDA Approves First Drug for Common, Serious Liver Disease

FDA Approves First Drug for Common, Serious Liver Disease

Millions of Americans whose livers develop scar tissue due to a common disease now have the first approved drug, Rezdiffra, to treat the condition, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday.

The condition is called non-cirrhotic non-alcoholic steatohepatit...

14 Mar
Race, Ethnicity Plays Role in Liver Transplant Survival

Race, Ethnicity Plays Role in Liver Transplant Survival

Researchers hope findings from a new study of liver transplant patients will lead to improved interventions for those from racial and ethnic minority groups.

The study -- led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas -- found the risk of dying while wait...

01 Feb
Could Many Cases of 'Dementia' in Men Be Liver Cirrhosis Instead?

Could Many Cases of 'Dementia' in Men Be Liver Cirrhosis Instead?

A new study of aging U.S. veterans finds that one in every 10 who have been diagnosed with dementia might actually have brain impairments caused by liver cirrhosis.

It's a condition called hepatic encephalopathy, and it's often treatable, explained a team led by

29 Jan
Alcohol-Linked Fatty Liver Disease More Fatal for Women

Alcohol-Linked Fatty Liver Disease More Fatal for Women

Fatty liver disease can cause liver damage and can be one health effect of long-term heavy drinking.

Now, research shows that the illness can prove even more deadly for women who drink than for men.

Also called steatotic liver disease, the condition involves the st...

15 Nov
Experimental Weight-Loss Drug Slashed Fat in Livers of Obese People

Experimental Weight-Loss Drug Slashed Fat in Livers of Obese People

Retatrutide, an experimental weight-loss drug that could compete against blockbusters Wegovy and Zepbound, may work wonders for obese folks with liver disease, new research shows.

A wider study,

18 Sep
Heavy Drinking Tied to Dangerous Buildup of Fat Around Heart, Liver

Heavy Drinking Tied to Dangerous Buildup of Fat Around Heart, Liver

Before pouring another drink, consider this sobering new research: Heavy drinkers can develop fat around the heart, leading to heart failure and other cardiac problems.

This so-called pericardial fat is associated with increased risk of heart disease.

Researc...

06 Jul
Hepatitis C Treatments: A Comprehensive Guide

Hepatitis C Treatments: A Comprehensive Guide

Did you know the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there were nearly 68,000 new cases of acute hepatitis C in 2020 and...

06 Jul
Learn the Differences Between Hepatitis A, B, C, D & E

Learn the Differences Between Hepatitis A, B, C, D & E

Curious about what the differences are between hepatitis A, B, C, D and E? If so, you've come to the right place. Here, experts break down hepatitis infection by type to reveal what it is, the most common symptoms, how it's transmitted and the options available to treat it.

20 Jun
Cirrhosis of the Liver: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Cirrhosis of the Liver: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Cirrhosis of the liver poses a significant health challenge worldwide. With no known cure, it requires comprehensive management to slow liver damage, alleviate symptoms and prevent potential complications.

Cirrhosis is characterized by irreversible scarring of the liver....

19 Jun
Cases of Obesity-Linked Liver Disease Rising Steeply Among Americans

Cases of Obesity-Linked Liver Disease Rising Steeply Among Americans

MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay news) -- Fatty liver disease is increasing rapidly among Americans, outpacing obesity rates across many racial groups and affecting the liver health of millions, a new study reports.

Overall, metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver d...

14 Jun
How Do You Get Hepatitis C? Here's What to Know

How Do You Get Hepatitis C? Here's What to Know

Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver no one wants to catch, so knowing how that can happen can be critical.

The

12 Jun
What Are the Symptoms of Hepatitis C?

What Are the Symptoms of Hepatitis C?

Hepatitis C is often missed in the early stages of infection, so you need to know what symptoms might spell trouble.

According to the

08 Jun
Your Guide to Hepatitis C Medications

Your Guide to Hepatitis C Medications

Hepatitis C is a serious viral infection that can scar your liver, cause your liver to fail and raise your risk for liver cancer, but there are a multitude of medications that can treat it.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, an estimated

02 Jun
Is a Liver Dialysis Device on the Horizon?

Is a Liver Dialysis Device on the Horizon?

A new liver dialysis device might soon be able to save patients on the edge of death from liver failure, early clinical trial results show.

The DIALIVE device safely improved organ function and alleviated symptoms in patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure, compared...

02 Jun
Software Bias Misses Lung Problems in Black Men, Study Finds

Software Bias Misses Lung Problems in Black Men, Study Finds

A common test for lung function may be missing lung problems in Black men, leading to under-diagnosis and insufficient care.

A new study from the University of Pennsylvania estimates that as many as 40% more Black male patients would have been diagnosed with breathing ...

09 May
Need Accurate Info on Liver Disease? Don't Head to TikTok

Need Accurate Info on Liver Disease? Don't Head to TikTok

About 4.5 million adults in the United States have liver disease. If they're looking for information about their condition, they'd be wise to look beyond TikTok, new research suggests.

About 40% of posts about liver disease on the social media platform are false or misle...

22 Mar
From a Lock of Hair, Beethoven's Genome Gives Clues to Health, Family

From a Lock of Hair, Beethoven's Genome Gives Clues to Health, Family

Genetic analysis of Ludwig van Beethoven's hair has provided new clues into the cause of the great composer's death in 1827 -- as well as evidence of a family scandal.

The analysis revealed that Beethoven suffered from a hepatitis B infection that could have contributed ...

08 Mar
FDA-Mandated Tweak to Common Rx Painkillers May Have Saved Lives

FDA-Mandated Tweak to Common Rx Painkillers May Have Saved Lives

Acetaminophen, a popular over-the-counter medication for millions struggling with pain and fever, can also be found in prescription painkillers that combine acetaminophen and an opioid into one pill.

The problem? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has long known that ...

13 Feb
Exercise Can Help Shed Dangerous Fat Around the Liver

Exercise Can Help Shed Dangerous Fat Around the Liver

Often, patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease are advised to lose weight, but that can be hard to do and takes precious time.

Now, researchers report they have found another strategy can help lower liver fat in people with this condition, which affects nearly 30%...

12 Jan
Fast Food May Be Toxic to Your Liver

Fast Food May Be Toxic to Your Liver

Do your liver a favor and steer clear of fast food, new research urges.

People with obesity or diabetes who consumed 20% or more of their daily calories from fast food had severely elevated levels of fat in their liver compared to those who ate less fast food or none.

06 Jan
New Hope Against 'Incurable' Liver Disease That Kills Children

New Hope Against 'Incurable' Liver Disease That Kills Children

Patients with an incurable, genetic liver disease have new hope after an animal study showed that a single drug could reverse its effects.

Alagille syndrome is caused by a mutation that prevents the formation and regeneration of bile ducts in the liver.

About 4,000...

15 Dec
Even in Advanced Liver Disease, It's Never Too Late to Quit Alcohol

Even in Advanced Liver Disease, It's Never Too Late to Quit Alcohol

Quitting alcohol can help reduce complications of liver cirrhosis, even in patients who have advanced disease. It can also help them live longer, new research shows.

"Our results clearly show that all patients with alcohol-related liver cirrhosis who maintain sustained ...

08 Dec
Even Early-Stage Liver Disease May Be Harming the Heart

Even Early-Stage Liver Disease May Be Harming the Heart

Liver disease can affect heart health and that includes even early forms of the disease, a new study reveals.

While it had previously been known that nonalcoholic fatty liver disease was associated with cardiovascular death, the relationship was poorly understood, said ...

01 Dec
Signs That COVID Infection Might Harm the Liver

Signs That COVID Infection Might Harm the Liver

COVID-19 may harm the liver, a small study suggests.

The virus appears to increase liver stiffness, a sign of potential long-term injury, but it's too early to tell if that portends serious liver disease, the researchers said.

"COVID infections have been obser...

18 Oct
Some Donor Livers Keep Working for 100 Years: Study

Some Donor Livers Keep Working for 100 Years: Study

Some human livers are tougher than others, lasting more than 100 cumulative years between the organ's original host and a transplant recipient, a new study ...

27 Sep
Donating Portion of Your Liver to Someone in Need Is Safe, Life-Saving: Study

Donating Portion of Your Liver to Someone in Need Is Safe, Life-Saving: Study

Thousands of people die every year while waiting for a liver transplant. Living-donor transplantation holds the potential to save many of these lives, yet remains underused in the United States.

During the procedure, a portion of a donor's liver is removed and transplant...

04 Aug
Hepatitis C Infection Can Kill, But Less Than a Third of Patients Get Treatment

Hepatitis C Infection Can Kill, But Less Than a Third of Patients Get Treatment

Less than one-third of people with hepatitis C get treatment for this potentially deadly, but curable, infection within a year of their diagnosis, a new government report warns.

Spread by contact w...

26 Jul
Fat Around the Liver Raises Risk for Heart Failure

Fat Around the Liver Raises Risk for Heart Failure

About 30% of adults around the world have a buildup of fat in the liver, a condition called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Now an international team of researchers has linked that condition to a heightened risk of heart failure.

NAFLD, as it is called for shor...

20 Jun
U.S. Death Rate From Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis Triples Over Two Decades

U.S. Death Rate From Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis Triples Over Two Decades

Americans may have a collective drinking problem, made worse by the obesity epidemic, new research suggests. The new study found that deaths from alcoholic cir...

27 Apr
U.S. Doctors on the Frontlines of Hepatitis Outbreak Striking Kids

U.S. Doctors on the Frontlines of Hepatitis Outbreak Striking Kids

As health experts around the world try to understand why nearly 200 children in 12 countries have fallen seriously ill with severe hepatitis, doctors in Alabama are investigating nine such cases in that state...

25 Apr
WHO Says Acute Hepatitis Cases in Children Now Reported in 11 Countries

WHO Says Acute Hepatitis Cases in Children Now Reported in 11 Countries

The World Health Organization said it is investigating an outbreak of acute hepatitis among children that now involves 11 countries, including the United States.

Among the 169 reported cases, at least one child has died from this inflammation of the liver and 17 childre...

16 Apr
How Too Much Drinking Harms the Liver

How Too Much Drinking Harms the Liver

As Americans stepped up their drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic, liver disease and transplants surged.

Between March 2020 and January 2021, the number of U.S. patients with alcohol-associated liver disease who received a new liver or were wait-listed for a transplant...

15 Apr
1 in 4 Adults Has Liver Disorder That Ups Heart Risks

1 in 4 Adults Has Liver Disorder That Ups Heart Risks

Alcohol abuse is a known cause of liver disease. But one in four adults worldwide has a liver condition not connected to drinking that ups the risk of heart disease, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement.

04 Mar
Long or Irregular Periods May Put a Woman's Liver at Risk

Long or Irregular Periods May Put a Woman's Liver at Risk

Women with long or irregular periods are at increased risk for a serious condition called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, according to a new study.

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a chronic disease in which excess fat builds up in the liver. It affects abou...

14 Feb
Big Spike in Alcoholic Liver Disease Early in Pandemic

Big Spike in Alcoholic Liver Disease Early in Pandemic

The early months of the COVID-19 pandemic brought a big jump in hospitalizations for life-threatening alcoholic hepatitis at a Detroit health system, new research shows.

Alcoholic hepatitis is a

24 Dec
Heavier Drinking During Pandemic Means More Liver Disease to Come

Heavier Drinking During Pandemic Means More Liver Disease to Come

It's clear that COVID-19 has killed many hundreds of thousands of people in the United States. Less clear is its impact on other health issues, which will be felt in the years to come.

Liver disease is projected to be one of those, with 8,000 additional deaths from

17 Nov
Demand for Liver Transplant Rises Sharply Among Older Americans

Demand for Liver Transplant Rises Sharply Among Older Americans

More older folks are winding up on liver transplant waiting lists than ever before, as obesity and alcoholism supersede hepatitis C as the main cause of liver failure in the United States.

The percentage of liver transplant candidates aged 65 or older rose from 9% in the...

12 Nov
Weight-Loss Surgery Slashes Risk of Severe Liver Disease in the Obese: Study

Weight-Loss Surgery Slashes Risk of Severe Liver Disease in the Obese: Study

Weight-loss surgery sliced the risk of severe liver disease or liver cancer in obese people with fatty liver disease, a new study finds.

It included more than 1,100 patients with an aggressive type of fatty liver disease. Patients who had weight-loss (bariatric) surgery ...

04 Nov
Hepatitis B Shots Advised for All U.S. Adults Under 60

Hepatitis B Shots Advised for All U.S. Adults Under 60

All U.S. adults younger than 60 should be vaccinated against hepatitis B, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended Wednesday.

Until now, the shots were recommended only for certain groups of adults, including prisoners, health care workers, internatio...

22 Oct
Deadly Liver Disease Tied to Obesity Is on the Rise

Deadly Liver Disease Tied to Obesity Is on the Rise

Liver disease is usually associated with alcoholism or hepatitis, but obesity and diabetes are becoming an even more dire threat for potentially fatal liver damage, a new study reveals.

In fact, advanced fatty liver disease increases a person's risk of death by nearly s...

13 Aug
Need a New Liver? Your Survival Odds May Depend on Race

Need a New Liver? Your Survival Odds May Depend on Race

Black American liver transplant recipients have a lower survival rate than Hispanic or white patients, and a new study suggests that alcohol-related liver disease and insurance coverage are key reasons.

"Our findings are a huge wake-up call that physicians and other heal...