Heavy drinking over 10 years or more can greatly increase your risk of cirrhosis. But the more you drink, the more quickly cirrhosis may develop. Your genetics may also play a role. Alcohol affects ...

Cirrhosis (liver scarring) can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Treating any underlying conditions, avoiding alcohol, eating nutritious foods, and monitoring blood sugar levels can help. An ...

Researchers from Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain have identified an effective strategy to reduce ...

Liver cirrhosis is defined as the last stage of long-term liver disease, and is a leading cause of morbidity worldwide. The condition is characterized by liver scarring, which is the replacement of ...

Fatty liver problems are rapidly increasing among people due to lifestyle changes and unhealthy eating habits. According to ...

Cirrhosis, the final stage of liver disease, is the 12th leading cause of death in the United States. Unhealthy bacteria in the mouth and gut appear to play a role. Proper functioning of the human ...

Liver disease is any disease that directly affects your liver. Unlike acute liver failure, which happens suddenly, liver disease progresses slowly over time. Some types of liver disease, like ...

Routine blood tests are increasingly detecting elevated liver enzymes, which may signal liver stress or damage. While mild ...

Cirrhosis is the result of long-term liver injury where healthy tissue is replaced with scar tissue (fibrosis). Common causes of cirrhosis include alcohol use disorder (AUD), nonalcoholic fatty liver ...

The liver, hidden deep in the abdomen, often signals trouble through visible changes on the face, according to three leading ...