Scientists Uncover Cancer-Fighting Power of Popular Fatty Liver Drug
Resmetirom may help prevent or suppress fatty liver-related liver cancer by improving metabolism and reducing activity in the…
New malaria vaccine offers long-lasting protection without refrigeration
Malaria is a deadly disease killing more than half a million people every year, but a new vaccine…
New research maps the biological toll of drinking
A new review published in the journal Addiction confirms drinking causes substantial harm to health. Some of those…
New AI Blood Test Detects Silent Liver Disease Before Symptoms Appear
Researchers at Johns Hopkins have created an AI-powered blood test that may uncover silent liver disease years before…
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…
UCLA researchers build programmable artificial organelles using RNA
Just as the human body relies on organs such as the heart or liver for essential functions, cells…
Hepatitis C infection associated with reduced portal insulin levels
Background and aims Insulin resistance is a common extrahepatic manifestation of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection (HCVi), but…
WHO report shows measurable progress in reducing global hepatitis infections
Global efforts to combat viral hepatitis are delivering measurable progress in reducing infections and deaths, but the disease…
Modeling the synergy of maternal screening and newborn HBV vaccination
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection acquired at birth or during early infancy can lead to lifelong health complications, including chronic…
Advanced heart, kidney and metabolic disease linked to higher cancer risk
People with advanced heart, kidney and metabolic disease may face a higher risk of developing cancer, according to…
Specific intestinal fungi play role in the pathogenesis of MASLD and cardiovascular disease
Background and aims Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD).…
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…