Liver disease

While obesity causes type 2 diabetes in both women and men, women were at higher risk of type 2 diabetes; men faced a greater risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic kidney disease. read more

There is currently no treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in HIV patients, but the results of this research could eventually lead to a first-in-class therapy for this serious condition. read more

A recent study suggests that people with type 2 diabetes are at particular risk of liver disease and should be monitored closely to prevent life-threatening disease progression. read more

While there are therapies to treat some forms of liver diseases, including hepatitis C and autoimmune hepatitis, options have been limited for treating portal hypertension. read more

A recent study reports that strength training for a short period of time was adequate to reduce the accumulation of liver fat and improve the regulation of blood glucose in obese mice, even without overall loss of body weight. read more

Higher consumption of tomatoes could be associated with a decreased risk of liver cancer caused by high-fat diets, a study has found. read more

Doctors say, most of the liver diseases are silent and by the time symptoms appear there is already 50% or above damage done to the liver, and cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver set in, especially in viral Hepatitis B and C. read more

According to study findings, women in the cohort who breastfed one or more children for longer than six months had a lower risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease compared to those who did not breastfeed or breastfed for under one month. read more

Longer daily fasting times or increasing the duration between meals can make men more healthy and help them live longer, compared to those who eat more frequently, says this new study. read more

Sudden headaches, constant tiredness and shortness of breath could be symptoms which you should look out for. read more

On World Hepatitis Day 2018, we tell you about how hepatitis can be transmitted, how to prevent it and treat it. read more

On World Hepatitis Day, we tell you some interesting facts about the causes and symptoms of the disease as well as what can be done about it. read more

Due to heavy drinking, there is uncontrolled iron absorption in the body, which puts extra pressure on the body’s vital organs. read more

A recent analysis of health data from almost 100,000 veterans, both with and without HIV infection, found that within normal ranges, higher levels of bilirubin in the blood were associated with lower rates of heart failure, heart attack and stroke. read more

A new study shows that girls diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have a high frequency of menstrual irregularities, which can put them at risk of fatty liver disease, fertility problems and endometrial cancer. Here’s why. read more