Category Archives: Liver

Postmenopausal women may be at risk for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a chronic condition caused by the build-up of excess fat in the liver not caused by alcohol. A review article by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) has suggested that these findings offer a new perspective on health risks for postmenopausal women. Nonalcoholic ...click here to read more

Think avoiding alcohol is the only way to keep your liver healthy? If you did, it wouldn’t be held against you. Alcohol has long been associated with liver disease. But there are a lot of other things you can do to keep your liver healthy. And there are just as many to take it in ...click here to read more

Alcohol consumption was once synonymous with liver health. But recently, it’s taken a bit of a backseat to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a version of liver disease caused by poor diet. But drinking too much booze can still harm your liver in a big way. In fact, it can do a lot more than lead ...click here to read more

It’s one of the most important organs in your body, but it’s also one of the most subtle. Do you have any idea how healthy your liver is? After all, it’s not like you can measure how well it’s working. You know if you’ve got high blood pressure. Short on breath? It could be your ...click here to read more

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has previously been linked to heart failure, but new research has found that obesity could be the real culprit. It is the excess weight that causes fatty liver disease, which has been found to lead to heart failure. Dr. Lisa VanWagner of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago ...click here to read more

Broccoli might not have the appearance of other superfoods. It certainly lacks exclusivity and exotic features of goji and acai berries. But new research is showing it plays a key role in the fight to protect your liver. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, is a growing health problem across the world. As the prevalence ...click here to read more

Quick: What do you need for a “detox?” You might think you need a really restrictive diet, a whole bunch of teas and juices, and an endless supply or closely regimented supplements. That’s what a lot of programs suggest, after all. But the truth is you need none of them. In fact, by using a ...click here to read more

Maybe you’re not a person who does a little extra over the holidays. That’s great. For the rest of us, a dry January might help give our livers a rest. December and the Christmas–New Year haze can bring down even the best of us. It’s a time of a lot of partying and indulging, usually ...click here to read more

It’s hard to rank one’s vital organs in order of importance; each plays a crucial role in health and survival. But one that does not receive its fair share of notoriety is the liver. To maintain a healthy liver, there’s not necessarily a lot you have to do—it’s pretty resilient. But it is sensitive to ...click here to read more

A new study is showing that stopping one dangerous gut bacteria could be the key to treating alcoholic liver disease, which is a growing problem in America and around the world. Using mice, researchers used a cocktail of bacteriophages—viruses used to kill bacteria—that effectively eliminated alcoholic liver disease. The scientists used the bacteriophage to selectively ...click here to read more

If your liver is not doing well, there’s a good chance you aren’t either. Liver health and function plays an essential role in over 500 bodily processes, including keeping your body free from toxins. It is essentially your body’s engine, filter, and fuel source. When it’s not functioning correctly, your risk for serious illness can ...click here to read more

Is drinking water compromising liver health? It might be, depending on who you ask. Look, we all need to hydrate. But let’s be real: our water supply isn’t exactly as pure as it used to be. Drinking water—much like the freshwater and ocean water that supply us with seafood—are loaded with pollutants. One pollutant is ...click here to read more

Cases of liver cirrhosis are increasing, which is due to the obesity epidemic we are facing in North America. However, according to new research presented at Digestive Disease Week 2019, physical activity, including walking and muscle-strengthening activities, have been linked with significantly reduced risk of cirrhosis-related death. There are currently no guidelines for the optimal ...click here to read more

Detox diets are awfully enticing. Marketing materials let you know that there are toxins lurking in and around you all the time, putting you at risk for a host of illnesses. But guess what? You don’t need a “cleanse diet.” There is plenty of research out there showing “detox” diets and juice cleanses are a ...click here to read more