For patients with hepatitis B virus, alcohol is associated with dose-dependent increased risks for cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Liver cancer is uncommon in the United States, but it is common worldwide due to risk factors such as chronic hepatitis B and C infections and exposure to aflatoxin (toxins produced by a certain ...

Elevated liver enzymes can occur for many reasons. Most often, elevated liver enzymes are temporary and resolve on their own without treatment. Occasionally, elevated liver enzymes require additional ...

Cirrhosis of the liver describes a progressive condition where scar tissue gradually replaces healthy liver tissue. Health experts may classify cirrhosis into two clinical stages: compensated ...

On Tuesday, the Redmond community and local businesses gathered for a ribbon-cutting and tour of NOVA Apartments, the former Village Squire Motel now revamped into workforce housing. " ...

Hostage ribbons, music, and art become symbols of hope and unity, connecting people worldwide to Israel’s fight to rebuild after tragedy. ALON OHEL’S family scattered yellow pianos adorned ...

Liver cirrhosis is irreversible damage or scarring to the liver as a result of advanced liver disease (such as hepatitis) that stops the liver functioning, potentially leading to liver failure.

They contain special plant compounds that appear to lend a helping hand to a part of the body that usually goes unnoticed until problems arise: the liver. A recent publication in The American Journal ...

Fatty Liver Symptoms: If you notice a combination of these symptoms, consult a healthcare provider Fatty liver, or hepatic steatosis, is a condition where excess fat builds up in liver cells.

In Webb's latest image, light from a late star shines through the interstellar medium, allowing us Earthly spectators to marvel at its ribbon-like swirls. NASA explains that the core of the star ...