In a Healio video exclusive, Edward V. Loftus Jr., MD, discusses the rise in popularity of liver cleanses, often spurred by social media, and their questionable safety. “These liver cleanses vary in ...

The liver stands as a powerhouse organ, orchestrating a symphony of crucial functions essential for our overall health. It serves as the body’s primary detoxifier, meticulously removing harmful ...

Until now, doctors knew hepatic stellate cells mainly as drivers of liver fibrosis. The actual functions of this cell type have hardly been studied to date. Researchers have now determined that ...

As people age, their immune system function declines. T cell populations become smaller and can't react to pathogens as ...

Yes, it is possible to have a normal liver function test if you have cirrhosis, but this is rare. Cirrhosis is a condition that causes scarring and damage of the liver, which can prevent it from ...

Liver disease is a major global health problem, causing over two million deaths worldwide each year. While animal models have ...

The timing of your final meal might matter more than its content when it comes to liver health. While nutrition science typically focuses on what we eat, emerging research highlights when we eat as ...

Although the research centered on mAChR4 within the gut, this signaling protein is also known to influence areas of the brain involved in habit formation, learning and addiction. Because individuals ...