What Is a Liver Ultrasound? A liver ultrasound is a type of abdominal ultrasound, an imaging test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures in your abdomen, ...

Fatty liver disease (also called steatotic liver disease) happens when too much fat builds up in your liver. It can be caused by high alcohol use or metabolic syndrome (a group of conditions like ...

Your liver silently performs hundreds of essential functions daily, from filtering toxins to supporting digestion and metabolism. Yet this resilient organ faces a formidable adversary in alcohol. The ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Key Takeaways Jaundice is a common sign of liver failure caused by a buildup of bilirubin.Liver failure can cause confusion and neurological issues, including ...

This rare disease affecting the lymph nodes can increase your risk of developing lymphoma and life threatening infections. But timely treatment can often prevent serious complications. Share on ...

When I was at school, I contracted viral hepatitis, despite never having done any of the things – sharing needles, getting tattooed or having multiple sexual partners – that are the usual risk factors ...

Recent research has found that probiotics may be effective at preventing and delaying the progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Your gut microbiome — the bacteria, fungi, and other ...

While chronic liver disease can be very serious, early treatment and new healthy lifestyle habits can help many people avoid severe liver damage. Some experts add an additional stage for a healthy ...

Suchandrima Bhowmik has written over 300 articles on various health conditions, medical news, and recent breakthroughs. Her work appears in several publications, including Medical News Today, ...

Alcohol-related liver disease deaths are spiking – and that too faster in a few groups, including women, young adults, and Indigenous people, according to a new study. The research, published in the ...