Liver-derived protein supports bone health in males
New research suggests the liver plays a previously unrecognized role in bone health, but only in males. A…
Celebrating 40 years of UHN’s Liver Transplant Program – UHN Foundation
Physicians and staff from UHN’s Liver Transplant Program gathered for a symposium celebrating the program’s 40-year milestone. (Photo:…
Lori Roter fights for her life | Health
Lori Roter is a former West Islander who grew up in Montreal and now lives in Victoria, British…
New insights into long-term liver injury after Kasai portoenterostomy for biliary atresia
BA is characterized by early destruction of the bile ducts, leading to cholestasis, inflammation, and rapid fibrosis shortly…
Blocking platelet-activating factor reduces liver damage in cirrhosis
Researchers from Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain have identified an effective strategy to reduce structural…
Why the form of vitamin B12 you take may matter more than your intake
A new scientific review weighs natural and synthetic forms of vitamin B12, revealing where methylcobalamin may outperform standard…
US cancer registries, constrained by Trump policies, to recognize only ‘male’ or ‘female’ patients
The top authorities of U.S. cancer statistics will soon have to classify the sex of patients strictly as…
Building muscle shown to protect against obesity-related organ damage
People with excess body fat who build and keep muscle may be less likely to develop obesity-induced heart,…
Harnessing “DNA surgery” to develop therapeutic medicines for genetic liver and heart diseases
Genome editing is increasingly recognzed as a leading frontier in biomedical research and an essential driver of healthcare…
Study shows prediabetes remission does not always require weight loss
New evidence shows that restoring normal glucose regulation can shield against diabetes even without weight loss, reshaping prevention…
Supplements that aren’t a magic fix, but you are taking them anyway
The supplement sales have surpassed $150 billion in the United States in 2023. There are over 80,000 unique…
Novel biosensing platform provides quantitative graded evaluation of mild to severe liver injury
Real-time monitoring of key biomarkers is a critical prerequisite for early disease diagnosis and personalized therapy. Early detection…