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The liver is one of the largest solid organs of the body. It is located in the upper right part of the abdomen. Most of the organ lies under cover of the rib cage.

Consuming ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Researchers determined the contribution of ultra-processed food intake to the risk of developing NAFLD.

12 May 2023

Fatty liver promotes the spread of colorectal cancer to the liver

Investigators at Cedars-Sinai Cancer found that fatty liver, a condition closely associated with obesity, promotes the spread of colorectal cancer to the liver.

11 May 2023

Heavy alcohol use may be more damaging to the liver for people with metabolic syndrome

Two people regularly have a few alcoholic drinks daily. One develops liver disease. The other doesn't.

11 May 2023

The safety and efficacy of FINLAY-FR-2/1A, a new protein-based COVID-19 vaccine

Research paper reports the results of a phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of the FINLAY-FR-2 and FINLAY-FR-1A vaccines in Iranian adults.

7 May 2023

The effects of vitamin C, vitamin E, and β-carotene on the gut microbiota

Researchers reviewed the impact of vitamins C and E and β-carotene on the gut microbiome to understand how known vitamins modify the gut microbiota.

4 May 2023

Bariatric surgery can help improve clinical outcomes for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Researchers at West Virginia University have uncovered critical data showing bariatric surgery as a treatment method for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has a significant impact on improving clinical outcomes.

3 May 2023

Finnish mitochondrial disease of newborns shows cancer-like changes in proliferating cells

A study found that a mitochondrial disease of newborns shows cancer-like changes in proliferating cells, causing tissues to age prematurely.

3 May 2023

Swedish research offers insights to improve the treatment of type 2 diabetes in India

Researchers at Lund University have shown that diabetes can be divided into five subgroups, and that there are genetic differences between the four subgroups relating to type 2 diabetes.

3 May 2023

Pediatric hepatology experts join Hassenfeld Children's Hospital to deliver family-centered care to children with liver disease

Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone has recruited three internationally recognized physicians specializing in pediatric hepatology to deliver comprehensive, family-centered care to children and adolescents with acute and chronic liver disease.

28 Apr 2023

Study shows link between liver transplant survivor's recovery and sociodemographic factors

The resilience and coping abilities of patients who've had liver transplants vary and change over time and are often linked to sociodemographic factors including income, race, and education, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows.

27 Apr 2023

Japanese diet patterns linked to lower degree of liver fibrosis progression

Japanese food is popular worldwide and has been registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

26 Apr 2023

Researchers uncover the molecular basis for making long-term memories

Helping your mother make pancakes when you were three…riding your bike without training wheels…your first romantic kiss: How do we retain vivid memories of long-ago events? As described in a paper published online on April 25 in Neuron, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have found the explanation.

25 Apr 2023

Maternal and early-life exposure to high amounts of fat induce salty taste preference in offspring

We are all aware of the importance of eating healthy food, especially during pregnancy. A high-fat diet has dramatic consequences on the metabolism.

24 Apr 2023

Researchers discover a key player in preventing 'insulin shock'

Just over a century has passed since the discovery of insulin, a time period during which the therapeutic powers of the hormone have broadened and refined. Insulin is an essential treatment for type 1 diabetes and often for type 2 diabetes, as well.

24 Apr 2023

How alcohol intake contributes to increased pain and hypersensitivity

Chronic alcohol consumption may make people more sensitive to pain through two different molecular mechanisms-;one driven by alcohol intake and one by alcohol withdrawal.

21 Apr 2023

Weight loss surgery more effective for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Metabolic (bariatric) surgery is more effective than medications and lifestyle interventions for the treatment of advanced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

21 Apr 2023

Researchers receive $4.1 million grant to identify factors linked to high rates of type 2 diabetes in children

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is surging among U.S. children. The number of youths under 20 years old living with the disease has nearly doubled between 2001 and 2017, and yet—aside from increases in childhood obesity—the reasons for this disturbing increase are not clear.

18 Apr 2023

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Further Reading

Consuming ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Fatty liver promotes the spread of colorectal cancer to the liver

Heavy alcohol use may be more damaging to the liver for people with metabolic syndrome

The safety and efficacy of FINLAY-FR-2/1A, a new protein-based COVID-19 vaccine

The effects of vitamin C, vitamin E, and β-carotene on the gut microbiota

Bariatric surgery can help improve clinical outcomes for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Finnish mitochondrial disease of newborns shows cancer-like changes in proliferating cells

Swedish research offers insights to improve the treatment of type 2 diabetes in India

Pediatric hepatology experts join Hassenfeld Children's Hospital to deliver family-centered care to children with liver disease

Study shows link between liver transplant survivor's recovery and sociodemographic factors

Japanese diet patterns linked to lower degree of liver fibrosis progression

Researchers uncover the molecular basis for making long-term memories

Maternal and early-life exposure to high amounts of fat induce salty taste preference in offspring

Researchers discover a key player in preventing 'insulin shock'

How alcohol intake contributes to increased pain and hypersensitivity

Weight loss surgery more effective for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Researchers receive $4.1 million grant to identify factors linked to high rates of type 2 diabetes in children

Eating sardines vs. fish oil supplements: study evaluates the nutritional benefit beyond fatty acids

Researchers develop new approach for studying HBV in the lab

Curtin researchers identify the genetic signature of pre-malignant liver cells

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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