Metformin targets the gut instead of the liver to lower glucose
For decades, physicians and scientists thought metformin, the leading Type 2 diabetes medication taken by millions worldwide, mainly…
Eating oranges daily may shift lipid patterns in fatty liver disease
A 4-week clinical trial explores whether everyday oranges can subtly influence lipid metabolism in fatty liver disease, revealing…
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic also improve liver health | Health
(Photo by Haberdoedas Photography via Pexels) By Talker By Stephen Beech Popular weight loss drugs such as Ozempic…
Rat hepatitis E virus may be a hidden cause of hepatitis in humans
A growing body of evidence suggests that rat hepatitis E virus is spilling into humans more often than…
CAR T therapy induces remission in multiple autoimmune diseases
For the first time, scientists have used a cutting-edge cell therapy called CAR-T to treat a patient with three different life-threatening autoimmune diseases that…
Study links heavy metals, ‘hidden drugs’ in alt meds to liver injury. Safety, regulation debate grows
Published in Frontiers in Gastroenterology—an open-access research in digestive health, liver disease, infections, cancer and gastrointestinal care—the study…
How somatic mutations shape disease and reveal new drug targets
Scientists reveal how evolution within our own tissues can drive disease, protect cells, and uncover hidden therapeutic targets…
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…