Ganoderma lucidum protects against liver damage from high-fat diets
Background and objectives A long-term high-fat diet (HFD) exerts lipotoxic effects on multiple organs, particularly the liver, leading…
Combination strategy may optimize interferon-based therapy for chronic hepatitis B
Background and objectives Peginterferon-α treatment exhibits low rates of the serological conversion rate of hepatitis B e antigen…
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…
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…
Precision probiotics lower blood sugar and cholesterol in mice
A new mouse study reveals that carefully selected probiotics can lower blood sugar, body fat, and cholesterol levels…
Study identifies key molecular and clinical biomarkers for MASLD
Background and aims The causal biomarkers for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and their clinical value remain…
Coffee protects the liver by blocking inflammation and scarring, review finds
Scientists reveal how your daily cup of coffee may guard against liver disease, connecting population trends with the…
Study reveals how ozone exerts multi-organ effects by disturbing the lung-liver connection
Ozone pollution is rising worldwide, frequently exceeding safety thresholds in urban centers and industrial regions. Its health risks…
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…
Scientists Unveil Potential First-of-Its-Kind Treatment for Deadly Fatty Liver Disease
Scientists at UC San Diego have tested a new drug that directly targets fat production in the liver,…
Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest…