Fatty liver disease affects more than 1 in 3 adults and often has no symptoms. A new drug developed with Tulane researchers ...

Background and aims Liver Function Tests (LFTs) are commonly requested and are abnormal in 20% of cases. Intelligent liver function testing (iLFT) aims to improve diagnostic proficiency and quality of ...

An FDA-funded clinical trial found even modest CBD use triggered elevated liver enzymes in some healthy adults, raising safety concerns.

1. Improvement in blood work When it comes to tracking liver health, liver function tests that can be done through routine lab work are crucial. These tests, including measurements like alanine ...

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Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a unique luminescent probe that uses terbium, a rare earth metal, to sense the presence of an enzyme called β-glucuronidase, which ...

Discover 8 critical liver warning signs that demand hepatologist care. Learn when liver symptoms become medical emergencies ...

In a Healio video exclusive, Edward V. Loftus Jr., MD, discusses the rise in popularity of liver cleanses, often spurred by ...

Liver disease is often called a "silent" condition because it can develop slowly without causing noticeable symptoms.

The ketogenic or keto diet is a high fat, low-carbohydrate eating plan. While some early studies suggest that keto may improve liver function in certain conditions like nonalcoholic fatty liver ...