Tag: liver

Explore the intricate relationship between alcohol consumption and liver health, from the initial signs of fatty liver to the severe consequences of cirrhosis. Discover the symptoms, stages, and crucial prevention measures that can safeguard your liver.

The rate at which liver diseases are increasing in pregnant women is alarmingly high, and becoming a matter of concern.

As per the National Viral Hepatitis Control Program (NVHCP), in India, an estimated 40 million people suffer from Hepatitis B, and 6 to 12 million people suffer from Hepatitis C. Hepatitis B virus is also responsible for around 70 per cent of liver cirrhosis and 80 per cent hepatocellular carcinoma in the country.

Washington University surgeons achieve a groundbreaking feat with the first successful robotic liver transplant in the United States. The minimally invasive procedure offers faster recovery, less pain, and increased precision for this complex abdominal surgery. The pioneering technique holds promise for revolutionizing liver transplantation and improving patient outcomes.

Eating fast food can lead to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a potentially life-threatening condition in which fat builds up in the liver,...

Liver cancer topped the three causes of cancer deaths in 46 countries in 2020 and the number of people diagnosed with or...

One in four adults worldwide has a liver condition not connected to drinking, which increases the risk of heart diseases. But how...

Chronic Liver Disease (CLD) is a cause of mortality and morbidity the world over, especially in low-income countries with limited treatment facilities and high...

This woman from Pittsburgh is not an alcoholic but always urinate alcohol. This is the first documented case in a living person with an...