People with compromised liver function may be able to reduce their risk of liver cancer or slow its progression with a simple dietary change: eating less protein. A Rutgers-led study in Science ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dr. Sarah Chen, chief hepatologist at Metropolitan Liver Center, explains that the liver communicates distress through subtle changes long before serious symptoms appear. Unlike other organs that ...

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 ...

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 ...