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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.

Eating grapes may reduce the risk of fatty liver disease

In a recent study published in the journal Foods, eating grapes can extend life expectancy by five years and reduce non-alcoholic fatty liver disease risk in mice fed high-fat diets.

17 Aug 2022

New method helps identify which gut microbes most likely contribute to inflammatory diseases

Cedars-Sinai investigators have developed a method to help identify which human gut microbes are most likely to contribute to a slew of inflammatory diseases like obesity, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer and some neurological diseases.

17 Aug 2022

Experts assert the need to amplify "food first" and "no needle" messages among all athletes

Intravenous (IV) nutrition, which used to be considered a treatment of 'last resort', is threatening to become the norm for competitive athletes, despite no scientific evidence that it works or that it is safe, warn experts in an editorial, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

17 Aug 2022

What are the risk factors related to COVID-19-related hospitalization and mortality?

In a new study, researchers assessed the risk factors associated with COVID-19-related hospitalization or mortality.

16 Aug 2022

Elevated acetate levels reprogram gut microbiota during alcohol intake

Chronic alcohol use is a major cause of liver damage and death: Approximately 30,000 persons in the United States die annually from alcoholic liver diseases, such as cirrhosis.

11 Aug 2022

What is the association between polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure and risk of non-viral hepatocellular carcinoma?

The current study, published online in the journal JHEP Reports, looks at PFAS, which are endocrine disruptors and potential hepatotoxins.

11 Aug 2022

New CDC Vital Signs report: Few people diagnosed with hepatitis C receive timely treatment

A new CDC Vital Signs report finds that too few people diagnosed with hepatitis C are being treated, despite availability of medications capable of curing this viral infection.

10 Aug 2022

New CDC Vital Signs report: Less than a third of people diagnosed with hepatitis C get timely treatment

Hepatitis C can cause advanced liver disease, liver cancer, and death and affects millions in the United States.

9 Aug 2022

Exposure to a synthetic “forever chemical” linked to non-viral hepatocellular carcinoma

Exposure to a synthetic chemical found widely in the environment is linked to non-viral hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver cancer, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and published in JHEP Reports.

9 Aug 2022

Grape consumption alters gene expression in the brain and has positive effects on behavior and cognition

Recent studies released by Dr. John Pezzuto and his team from Western New England University show "astonishing" effects of grape consumption and "remarkable" impacts on health and on lifespans.

9 Aug 2022

Vitamin B12, folic acid supplements could potentially halt or reverse advanced form of fatty liver disease

Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore have uncovered a mechanism that leads to an advanced form of fatty liver disease-;and it turns out that vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements could reverse this process.

5 Aug 2022

Using native microbes as chassis for transgene delivery in live bacterial therapeutics

Residing within the human gut are trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms that can impact a variety of chronic human ailments, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis, cancer, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease.

4 Aug 2022

Mice study reveals hepatic consequences of exposure to endocrine disrupting chemical mixtures

We are increasingly being exposed to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that interfere with the normal functioning of our hormones. Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates, which are widely used in consumer products including plastics, aluminum cans, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, are well-known EDCs.

4 Aug 2022

Turning to Organ-on-a-Chip Studies for the Future of Drug Discovery

In this interview, we speak to Tom Kostrzewski, VP of Science and Technology at CN Bio, about their organ-on-a-chip product and the future of drug discovery.

From CN-Bio 3 Aug 2022

New national guidelines focus on preventing unhealthy weight gain in middle-aged women

Women between 40 and 60 years old are the focus of new national guidelines aimed at preventing unhealthy weight gain that can lead to serious illness.

2 Aug 2022

Gene mutation responsible for hereditary hemochromatosis may be a risk factor for movement disorders

A disorder called hereditary hemochromatosis, caused by a gene mutation, results in the body absorbing too much iron, leading to tissue damage and conditions like liver disease, heart problems and diabetes.

1 Aug 2022

Nutritive intervention could be an effective treatment method in maintaining human health

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of dietary regulation on human health and disease.

1 Aug 2022

People with unhealthy sleep behaviors could develop fatty liver disease

People with sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy sleep behaviors could develop fatty liver disease, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

28 Jul 2022

Years of life lost associated with leading causes of US death during the first 20 months of the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers estimated the years of life lost during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

28 Jul 2022

Lactating mice expose their feeding pups to triclosan resulting in early signs of liver damage

In mouse studies, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine report that lactating mothers expose their feeding pups to triclosan, an antimicrobial commonly used in consumer products, resulting in early signs of liver damage that can eventually lead to more serious impairment and illness, such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

28 Jul 2022

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Eating grapes may reduce the risk of fatty liver disease

New method helps identify which gut microbes most likely contribute to inflammatory diseases

Experts assert the need to amplify "food first" and "no needle" messages among all athletes

What are the risk factors related to COVID-19-related hospitalization and mortality?

Elevated acetate levels reprogram gut microbiota during alcohol intake

What is the association between polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure and risk of non-viral hepatocellular carcinoma?

New CDC Vital Signs report: Few people diagnosed with hepatitis C receive timely treatment

New CDC Vital Signs report: Less than a third of people diagnosed with hepatitis C get timely treatment

Exposure to a synthetic “forever chemical” linked to non-viral hepatocellular carcinoma

Grape consumption alters gene expression in the brain and has positive effects on behavior and cognition

Vitamin B12, folic acid supplements could potentially halt or reverse advanced form of fatty liver disease

Using native microbes as chassis for transgene delivery in live bacterial therapeutics

Mice study reveals hepatic consequences of exposure to endocrine disrupting chemical mixtures

Turning to Organ-on-a-Chip Studies for the Future of Drug Discovery

New national guidelines focus on preventing unhealthy weight gain in middle-aged women

Gene mutation responsible for hereditary hemochromatosis may be a risk factor for movement disorders

Nutritive intervention could be an effective treatment method in maintaining human health

People with unhealthy sleep behaviors could develop fatty liver disease

Years of life lost associated with leading causes of US death during the first 20 months of the COVID-19 pandemic

Lactating mice expose their feeding pups to triclosan resulting in early signs of liver damage

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

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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