Bile acids are essential molecules the liver produces that play a critical role in digestion. They help us absorb fat-soluble vitamins and cholesterol from our food. However, bile acids can become a ...

Salk Institute scientists discovered that bile acids in the liver can weaken immune cell function, making immunotherapy less effective against liver cancer. They pinpointed specific bile acids that ...

Fatty liver disease occurs when fat builds up in the liver, often without noticeable symptoms in its early stages. Paying attention to these signs can help individuals take timely action through ...

Dandelion tea has long been used in herbal medicine because of its rich supply of vitamins and minerals like calcium, vitamin ...

A study by the University of California, Irvine, published in Nature Metabolism, has found that inulin—a natural fiber found ...

Qin Rao, MD, is a board-certified physician based in New York City. He currently works as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology. Grey poop can be caused by liver issues ...

Even slight weight gain strains vital organs, increasing risks of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and liver damage. Excess ...

The digestive system does far more than simply process food. This complex network serves as the foundation for overall health, influencing everything from immune function and brain health to energy ...

A man suffering from liver cancer in China was given the organ from a swine and lived for more than 170 days, including a ...

First-in-human clinical trial will evaluate a novel perfusion system using a genetically engineered porcine liver for critically ill patients with no transplant option CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & OXFORD, ...