The liver is a vital organ, crucial to digestion, metabolism and the elimination of toxins. It has a unique ability, ...

Researchers discovered a mechanism after acute liver damage occurs—and it could lead to treatments for those with severe ...

Wilson's disease (WD) is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder that can be treated with medications. The lack of a single, specific diagnostic ...

Liver disease patients waiting for a transplant have been offered fresh hope. A new mechanism for rapid liver regeneration ...

New research identifies the liver protein PTPRD as a key regulator of metabolic liver disease. Reduced levels of PTPRD disrupt glucose and lipid metabolism, promote liver fat accumulation, and impair ...

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common liver disease in America. If you have any of these fatty liver symptoms ...

While acute hepatitis B infection is often resolved by the immune system, CHB occurs when the body's defences are unable to ...

Damaged human livers can repair themselves. Even livers badly scarred from excessive alcohol use, including alcohol-related ...

Catching HBV early can make a world of difference. Medical professionals typically use blood tests that check for signs of ...