Higher sugar intake raises gallstone risk in adults, study finds
Researchers analyzing recent NHANES data found that adults with higher total sugar intake had greater odds of gallstones,…
Ultrasound advances offer noninvasive assessment of portal hypertension severity
Portal hypertension (PH), a serious complication of liver cirrhosis, is defined as a pressure gradient > 5 mmHg…
Molecular test shows high sensitivity in detecting bile duct cancer
When patients develop a narrowing or blockage in the bile ducts – the tubes connecting the liver, gallbladder…
Machine learning model predicts liver cancer risk with high accuracy
Bottom line: A machine learning model that analyzes patient demographics, electronic health record data, and routine blood test…
Lower hemoglobin levels within the normal range linked to better metabolic health
Finnish researchers found that hemoglobin levels that are within the normal range but at the lower end may…
Palmatine improved fatty liver markers in a preclinical type 2 diabetes study
A new preclinical study suggests that palmatine may ease diabetes-linked fatty liver disease by targeting inflammation, oxidative stress,…
New nanoparticle therapy overcomes T cell exhaustion in solid tumors
Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a new type of lipid nanoparticle (LNP) that could one…
Modified lipid nanoparticles boost mRNA vaccines while reducing side effects
The most common side effects of mRNA vaccines like the COVID-19 shot are well known: soreness, mild fever…
Patients who stop GLP-1 drugs often restart or try alternatives
A large real-world study shows that patients who stop popular GLP-1–based weight-loss drugs often return to treatment or…
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…
3D human liver reconstruction reveals changes in cirrhosis
March 10, 2026 At a Glance A new 3D reconstruction of human liver tissue shows the organ’s complex…
EVA1A regulates fatty acid transporter CD36 in fatty liver disease
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease（MASLD） is characterized by excessive accumulation of lipids in hepatocytes and is closely associated…