Until now, doctors knew hepatic stellate cells mainly as drivers of liver fibrosis. The actual functions of this cell type have hardly been studied to date. Researchers have now determined that ...

Fatty liver sounds harmless. But it isn’t. It’s a condition where excess fat builds up in the liver, and over time, it can ...

Researchers from Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain have identified an effective strategy to reduce structural liver damage and improve hepatic vascular function in cirrhosis. The ...

Almonds are rich in vitamin E, healthy fats, and antioxidants—all of which support optimal liver function. These nutrients aid in fat metabolism within the liver and help prevent fat accumulation, a ...

Alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) describes any type of liver disease that occurs because of chronic or excessive alcohol consumption. In the early stages of ALD, quitting alcohol can lead to ...

Fatty liver disease may be dangerous, as it increases a person’s risk of developing scarring of the liver and cancer. This in turn can decrease someone’s life expectancy. However, some lifestyle ...