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Study links heavy metals, ‘hidden drugs’ in alt meds to liver injury. Safety, regulation debate grows

March 13, 2026

Published in Frontiers in Gastroenterology—an open-access research in digestive health, liver disease, infections, cancer and gastrointestinal care—the study…

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Somatic genomics uncovers the outcomes of evolutionary competitions within our tissues, which can drive disease, counter monogenic disease, or protect from common diseases

March 9, 2026

Scientists reveal how evolution within our own tissues can drive disease, protect cells, and uncover hidden therapeutic targets…

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High protein diet linked to increased risk of cancer-associated venous thromboembolism

February 6, 2026

New research suggests the liver plays a previously unrecognized role in bone health, but only in males. A…

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February 4, 2026

Physicians and staff from UHN’s Liver Transplant Program gathered for a symposium celebrating the program’s 40-year milestone. (Photo:…

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January 21, 2026

Lori Roter is a former West Islander who grew up in Montreal and now lives in Victoria, British…

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Novel biosensing platform provides quantitative graded evaluation of mild to severe liver injury

January 16, 2026

BA is characterized by early destruction of the bile ducts, leading to cholestasis, inflammation, and rapid fibrosis shortly…

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WHO urges urgent action to eliminate hepatitis and reduce liver cancer deaths

December 20, 2025

Researchers from Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain have identified an effective strategy to reduce structural…

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Study: Vitamin B12: A Comprehensive Review of Natural vs Synthetic Forms of Consumption and Supplementation. Image Credit: Fida Olga / Shutterstock

December 12, 2025

A new scientific review weighs natural and synthetic forms of vitamin B12, revealing where methylcobalamin may outperform standard…

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Cancer hijacks embryonic gene editors to fuel growth

November 21, 2025

The top authorities of U.S. cancer statistics will soon have to classify the sex of patients strictly as…

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New Canadian guideline highlights expanded role of obesity medications

October 16, 2025

People with excess body fat who build and keep muscle may be less likely to develop obesity-induced heart,…

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AI model detects genetic changes in colorectal cancer from tissue images

October 1, 2025

Genome editing is increasingly recognzed as a leading frontier in biomedical research and an essential driver of healthcare…

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Study: Prevention of type 2 diabetes through prediabetes remission without weight loss. Image Credit: Ruslan Harutyunov / Shutterstock

October 1, 2025

New evidence shows that restoring normal glucose regulation can shield against diabetes even without weight loss, reshaping prevention…

Study links heavy metals, ‘hidden drugs’ in alt meds to liver injury. Safety, regulation debate grows

How somatic mutations shape disease and reveal new drug targets

Liver-derived protein supports bone health in males

Celebrating 40 years of UHN’s Liver Transplant Program – UHN Foundation

Lori Roter fights for her life | Health

New insights into long-term liver injury after Kasai portoenterostomy for biliary atresia

Blocking platelet-activating factor reduces liver damage in cirrhosis

Why the form of vitamin B12 you take may matter more than your intake

US cancer registries, constrained by Trump policies, to recognize only ‘male’ or ‘female’ patients

Building muscle shown to protect against obesity-related organ damage

Harnessing “DNA surgery” to develop therapeutic medicines for genetic liver and heart diseases

Study shows prediabetes remission does not always require weight loss