hepatitis

Fibromyalgia incidences are higher in patients with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Hepatitis B infection is a potentially life-threatening illness, which primarily affects the liver and can be acute or chronic. Previous research has revealed higher fibromyalgia rates among those with hepatitis B infection. For the study, the researchers looked at 118 hepatitis B ...click here to read more

A new study has found that hepatitis C patients are more likely to consume alcohol in excess, which is particularly hazardous as it could accelerate liver damage associated with the virus. The study found that hepatitis C patients were three times more likely to consume more than five alcoholic beverages daily, compared to individuals without ...click here to read more

Hepatitis liver inflammation may be reduced by specific immune cells. A new study from Belgium researchers reports that a specific immune cell type in the liver can dampen the immune response, reduce inflammation, and protect against liver damage. Researchers at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium used mice to explore monocytes’ role – immune cells that help ...click here to read more

Our liver is a powerhouse that controls numerous functions. So if it gets sick, our health can greatly suffer. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about liver disease that can put our liver in harm’s way if we believe them. It’s important then to decipher between what is true and what is false to ensure we ...click here to read more

Depression, anxiety and stress levels have been shown to increase the risk of death by liver disease. The findings come from the University of Edinburgh, and it’s the first study to identify a possible link between psychological distress and death resulting from various forms of liver disease. The researchers are still unsure as to the ...click here to read more