The liver is a vital organ located in the upper right portion of the abdomen, protected by the rib cage. It is the largest internal organ and performs over 500 essential tasks related to metabolism, detoxification, and nutrient processing. Key functions of the liver include filtering blood coming from the digestive tract before passing it to the rest of the body, detoxifying chemicals, metabolizing drugs, and secreting bile that ends up back in the intestines to aid in digestion. The liver also plays a critical role in regulating blood sugar levels, converting excess glucose into glycogen for storage, and vice versa to maintain energy balance. Additionally, it is responsible for the synthesis of important proteins involved in blood clotting and other processes. Damage to the liver, such as from hepatitis, alcohol abuse, or other diseases, can severely impair these functions and lead to life-threatening conditions.
A study from UNIGE underscores the potential toxicity risks associated with high-protein diets, which may result in serious neurological disorders. High-protein diets, often referred to…
Repurposing drugs gives old medicines new life. A study led by the University of Barcelona suggests pemafibrate, a drug currently used in Japan to enhance…
A University of Pennsylvania study suggests that real-world data, rather than case reports, should be used to assess medication-related liver toxicity more accurately, potentially leading…
A study on mice offers promising results for millions suffering from non-alcoholic liver disease. The liver, despite being one of the body’s most robust organs,…
Drug partially mimics fasting effects. Fatty liver disease frequently progresses to chronic liver inflammation and may eventually cause liver cancer. Researchers from the German Cancer…
Scientists uncover a connection between the gut and the brain, suggesting that controlling diabetes could help prevent dementia. New research conducted in mice sheds light…
A clinical trial demonstrated that semaglutide safely reduced liver fat by 31% in individuals with HIV and MASLD. This first study of its kind, conducted…
A nationwide study conducted by the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in the journal Gut, indicates that the use of Ozempic and similar GLP1 agonists…
Liver doctors are altering their communication approach regarding liver disease due to the rise in cases. The prevalence of the most prevalent type of chronic…
Those who binge drink and have a certain genetic makeup are six times more likely to develop alcohol-related cirrhosis, according to new research from UCL,…
A recent study conducted by Oregon State University has unveiled new insights into how certain polyunsaturated fatty acids, specifically omega 3, combat a severe liver…
A breakthrough study, jointly led by Professor Jang Hyun Choi and Professor Sung Ho Park from the Department of Biological Sciences at UNIST has identified…
A study on omega-3 transporter protein suggests a potential dietary supplement to prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, emphasizing the protective role of phospholipids against liver…
Genetic analysis in humans and mice identify a zinc transporter as a potential target for therapy in type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. Researchers…
Resistant starch, a type of indigestible fiber that undergoes fermentation in the large intestine, has previously demonstrated promising effects on metabolism in studies conducted on…
In a nationwide, multi-center clinical trial, scientists identified a promising new drug medication that improved liver fibrosis in NASH patients by 27%. Scientists from the…
A national study reveals a disturbing rise in hospital admissions for alcohol-related hepatitis due to increased alcohol sales during the COVID-19 pandemic. The rise was…
New research reveals the role of the RNF41 protein in liver fibrosis. The RNF41 protein could be a new therapeutic target in the fight against…