liver damage

What Are the Early Signs of Liver Damage?

Our liver carries out hundreds of functions daily, yet we often miss the signs and symptoms that indicate it is sick. Liver disease symptoms can easily be overlooked because they can overlap with other conditions. Liver disease is becoming a growing health problem, especially fatty liver disease, as obesity rates keep rising. Liver disease is ...click here to read more

Hepatitis liver inflammation reduced by specific immune cells

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

Excess salt in diet could lead to liver damage

Excess salt has been shown to contribute to liver damage in older adults as well as embryos. It is well known that high levels of salt can contribute to high blood pressure, but the new research provides additional warnings against salt consumption to give you more reasons to reduce your intake. The U.S. government only ...click here to read more