Genetic study shows dual GIPR/GLP1R action curbs binge alcohol use
New genetic evidence suggests that targeting GIPR and GLP1R could reduce harmful drinking patterns while improving liver and…
First FDA-approved islet transplant at UI Health ends insulin dependence
Doctors at UI Health performed the first islet transplant with Lantidra, the only therapy approved by the U.S.…
Genetics and diet work together to shape daily rhythms of fat metabolism
Our bodies follow a natural 24-hour cycle known as the circadian rhythm that influences everything from sleep to metabolism.…
Excessive amounts of visceral fat tied to faster heart aging
Excessive amounts of visceral fat – the hidden fat surrounding organs – is linked with faster aging of…
Genetic variants influencing vitamin D synthesis, metabolism, and transport
From skin tone to rare mutations, scientists uncover how your genes influence vitamin D levels, and why standard…
Metformin’s blood sugar control starts in the brain, not just the liver, study finds
Scientists uncover how low-dose metformin targets brain pathways to lower blood sugar, opening fresh avenues for safer and…
WHO urges urgent action to eliminate hepatitis and reduce liver cancer deaths
As we mark World Hepatitis Day, WHO calls on governments and partners to urgently accelerate efforts to eliminate…
Liver cancer cases could double by 2050. A new study says 60% are preventable
ADVERTISEMENT Liver cancer is on the rise, but experts say it doesn’t have to be this way. A…
Alcohol-Related Liver Disease Increases Sharply
Significant liver fibrosis associated with heavy alcohol use rose more than twofold over roughly the past two decades…
Lancet Links Liver Cancer and Obesity in Warning
‘Liver cancer is a growing health issue around the world. It is one of the most challenging cancers…
Australian scientists uncover new way to halt aggressive cancer growth
Australian researchers have discovered a promising new strategy to suppress the growth of aggressive and hard-to-treat cancers by…
Can probiotics boost athletic performance? Review reveals what works and what still needs proof
Scientists uncover how targeted probiotics may help athletes go further, recover faster, and stay healthier, if the right…