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Study: Global and national trends in alcohol-attributable deaths from 1990 to 2023 and projections to 2050. Image Credit: Explode / Shutterstock

September 2, 2026

While deaths from several alcohol-attributable conditions have fallen globally, one cancer followed a strikingly different trajectory during the…

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AI-powered deep brain stimulation improves walking in Parkinson's patients

August 10, 2026

Researchers at McMaster University have discovered that a naturally occurring hormone best known for suppressing appetite and promoting weight…

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Effect of Tomato Consumption on Liver Steatosis in MASLD: A Randomized Controlled Trial (POMOSANO Study). Image Credit: Stephanie Laterza / Shuttertock

August 3, 2026

A six-week tomato-rich diet outperformed a tomato-free diet on an important marker of hepatic steatosis, pointing to a…

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NYU Langone strengthens world-leading GI cancer program with renowned leaders

August 1, 2026

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center validated an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered blood test that accurately detected liver cancer…

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Scientists identify a molecular switch that controls water flow in the gut

August 1, 2026

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a neurologic complication of advanced liver disease, causing impaired functioning, reduced quality of life…

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Blocking platelet-activating factor reduces liver damage in cirrhosis

July 28, 2026

Hepatic myelopathy (HM) is a rare neurological complication of decompensated chronic liver disease that profoundly impairs quality of…

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Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk

July 15, 2026

Liver disease may affect close to half of adults in Mexico, yet the country tracks it far less…

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Macrophage Therapy Shows Promise Against Cirrhosis

May 29, 2026

Original story from The University of Edinburgh (Scotland). A new type of cell therapy shows promise as the…

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New study reveals a 25-year rise in alcohol-induced mortality

May 14, 2026

A new review published in the journal Addiction confirms drinking causes substantial harm to health. Some of those…

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Specific intestinal fungi play role in the pathogenesis of MASLD and cardiovascular disease

April 23, 2026

Background and aims Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD).…

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Ultrasound device enables precise non-invasive stimulation of deep brain regions

March 28, 2026

Portal hypertension (PH), a serious complication of liver cirrhosis, is defined as a pressure gradient > 5 mmHg…

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Study shows record surge in reduced kidney function worldwide

March 27, 2026

Metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a clinically heterogeneous condition with highly variable outcomes affecting more than 30%…

Alcohol-related liver cancer deaths were falling. Then the trend reversed during the COVID-19 pandemic

Natural hormone activates brain-to-liver signaling pathway to suppress liver inflammation

Daily tomatoes lowered a key marker of liver fat in MASLD trial

AI-powered blood test detects liver cancer across distinct populations

Review outlines effective approaches to reduce recurrent hepatic encephalopathy

Novel interventional approach successfully treats rare hepatic myelopathy

Experts urge Mexico to integrate liver disease into chronic care

Macrophage Therapy Shows Promise Against Cirrhosis

New research maps the biological toll of drinking

Specific intestinal fungi play role in the pathogenesis of MASLD and cardiovascular disease

Ultrasound advances offer noninvasive assessment of portal hypertension severity

New algorithm enables precise subtyping of metabolic liver disease