Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Right now, patients with obesity and cirrhosis ...
Researchers from Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain have identified an effective strategy to reduce ...
The best-case scenario on alcohol related liver disease is a remission from physical symptoms and a restoration of liver function to a level where the patients can live a life as close to normal as ...
Ascites is a common complication of cirrhosis. It happens due to the effects of portal hypertension and leads to fluid buildup in your abdomen. Ascites can be treated with medications, procedures, and ...
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways The liver can recover from metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) if drinking stops and a healthier diet is adopted.Chronic alcohol use can ...
Because the liver plays a vital role in digestion and nutrient absorption, individuals with cirrhosis are at risk of malnutrition. Dietary changes can help reduce this risk. Liver cirrhosis is the ...
In most cases, cirrhosis cannot be reversed. It’s a severe form of liver damage characterised by permanent scarring. Recent studies have found that some damage from cirrhosis may be reversible. But ...
Alcoholic cirrhosis is the severe, final stage of alcohol-associated liver disease, resulting from long-term heavy alcohol consumption. The disease involves permanent scarring of the liver, which ...
Fatty liver problems are rapidly increasing among people due to lifestyle changes and unhealthy eating habits. According to ...
When you think of exercise, different kinds of routines may come to mind. Here is the best way to build muscle, boost ...
Cryptogenic cirrhosis is liver scarring that occurs without a known cause. It can cause fatigue, appetite loss, weight loss, swelling, and jaundice and may lead to irreversible liver damage. The liver ...
MASLD and Liver Cancer: What’s the Link? Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a condition where too much fat builds up in your liver. Unlike fatty liver caused by heavy ...