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Biologists find new protective factor against excessive lipid accumulation in liver of obese mouse
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), commonly known as fatty liver disease, is a prevalent disease frequently seen in obese people. Having high fat content …
About 1 in 4 adults has an often-missed liver disorder linked to higher heart disease risk
It is estimated that about one in four adults worldwide has an abnormal build-up of fat in the liver, called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease …
Kisspeptin: A new drug to treat liver disease?
A hormone that triggers puberty and controls fertility in humans might be developed as a treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, according to new …
Living donation opens new doors for colorectal cancer patients in need of liver transplants
A study is the first in North America to demonstrate that living-donor liver transplant is a viable option for patients who have systemically controlled …
Globins - on the hunt to protect your liver
Researchers have discovered in mice an additional use of globins as an intravenous drug that can delay liver fibrosis progression.
Scientists discover why women are more resistant to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease than men
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. However, why premenopausal women are more resistant to NAFLD than …
Links between circadian rhythms, metabolism and addiction
A new study establishes important conceptual connections between the fields of circadian rhythms, metabolism, and addiction. Going beyond current studies on substance use disorders, …
A new study relates liquid fructose intake to fatty liver disease
A high-fat diet is not enough to cause short-term fatty liver disease. However, if this diet is combined with the intake of beverages sweetened …