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Liver diseases are on the rise, leading to about 2 million deaths each year globally, according to 2023 data. This is about 4% of all deaths worldwide. Liver, one of the most vital organs in the human body, is responsible for some crucial functions, such as detoxification, digestion, and metabolism. It filters toxins, regulates blood sugar levels, and produces bile …

Scientists may be on the verge of a medical breakthrough after discovering two common medications could reverse liver disease. Known medically as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), the condition is not linked to heavy drinking—the more commonly known cause of liver problems. Instead, MASLD occurs when excess fat builds up inside the liver, and it is said to be on …

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease is currently the most widespread liver disorder globally, affecting roughly one in three adults. It occurs when excess fat builds up inside liver cells, leading to serious liver damage and a higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Researchers at the University of Barcelona have now found a promising approach that could change how this …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new UC Irvine study may have finally uncovered how dietary fiber protects the body from sugar’s damage, and how protecting yourself starts in the gut. Researchers at the UCI School of Medicine found that inulin, a naturally occurring fiber found in vegetables like onions, garlic and artichokes, can reshape the bacteria …

This Simple Test Can Predict Risk of Severe Liver Disease Up to 10 Years in Advance  SciTechDaily A new tool may help predict your future with liver disease  Liver Disease News Source link

This Simple Dietary Change Could Reverse a Common Liver Condition  SciTechDaily Source link

Diet Drinks Harder on the Liver Than Sugary Drinks?  Medscape Major study of diet drinks raises questions about their health impact  Fox News This everyday drink could raise your liver disease risk by 60%  Fast Company Fatty liver disease risk linked to both sugary and diet drinks  upi.com Sorry soda lovers, less than 1 can a day could cause this health problem, new study …

Drinking more than one soda daily may increase liver disease risk by 50% to 60%. Replacing soda with water could reduce liver disease risk by up to 15%. Both sugary and diet sodas were linked to higher liver fat and liver-related deaths. Many people reach for a diet soda as a healthier choice, especially when compared to a regular, sugary …

Doctors in China say they transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a 71-year-old man who lived 171 days after the procedure, and 38 of those days were with the pig organ in place – a first to be published in a peer-reviewed journal. Scientists have had early success transplanting genetically modified pig kidneys and hearts into humans, and pig …

Chinese Surgeons Perform First Pig-to-Human Liver Transplant  The New York Times A man in China lived more than 170 days after transplant with pig liver, doctors report  CNN Pig’s liver transplanted to human in world first  The Independent Genetically engineered pig livers can support key hepatic functions in humans, xenotransplant study shows  Medical Xpress Pig liver transplant into a living person edges it closer …