Some high-dose detox “natural” supplements, such as green tea extract, can lead to liver inflammation, reflected in elevated ...

Steatotic liver disease (commonly called fatty liver disease) progresses silently. Even in the absence of noticeable symptoms ...

Scientists have published a ground-breaking study of the structure and function of a central protein in the liver: NTCP, a cellular-entry pathway for bile salts, but also for certain hepatitis viruses ...

Fats are an important part of the human diet as a major source of energy. Around 90% of the fat stores are on top of muscle, so just under the skin. However, excessive dietary fat intake leads to fat ...

The liver produces bile, which the intestine uses for digestion. For the transport of bile, the liver relies on a network of microscopic tubings, known as bile canaliculi, formed by liver cells called ...

Chronic liver disease gets worse when the liver's immune system stays overactive, resulting in ongoing inflammation and ...

Fatty liver disease is rarely a standalone diagnosis: A doctor breaking the news of positive test results will probably be someone you’re already seeing for another chronic condition. It can be either ...