Your GI tract houses trillions (yes, with a T) of microbes: bacteria, viruses, fungi, and more. The swarm of microscopic critters living in your intestines makes up the gut microbiome and influences ...

It usually takes years for fatty liver disease to progress to cirrhosis, but several factors affect the timeline. Fatty liver disease is the buildup of fat in your liver, which can lead to ...

The liver is an important organ in our body that helps with many functions, like cleaning toxins, processing food, and making proteins. Unfortunately, we often ignore liver health until problems arise ...

Fatty liver disease is rarely a standalone diagnosis: A doctor breaking the news of positive test results will probably be someone you’re already seeing for another chronic condition. It can be either ...

For those dealing with fatty liver disease, there’s welcome news to report. Earlier this year, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first and only fatty liver disease drug ...

The encouraging aspect of this disease is that it is completely reversible, especially when identified early, and doesn't always require medications either.

Liver damage from alcohol-associated liver disease may be possibly reversible in its early stages. In all stages, alcohol cessation is considered critical to overall outlook. Alcohol-associated liver ...

Mayo Clinic researchers have identified how excessive alcohol use can drive the development of fatty liver disease. The culprit is a disruption of a protein-recycling enzyme (VCP), which normally ...

Your face serves as a remarkable window into your overall health, often revealing internal problems long before you experience obvious symptoms. When it comes to fatty liver disease, one of the most ...

Scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have shed new light on the development of liver cancer, the sixth most frequently diagnosed cancer and fourth leading cause of ...

A pioneering research study details how the hormone FGF21 (fibroblast growth factor 21) can reverse the effects of fatty liver disease in mice. The hormone works primarily by signaling the brain to ...