But as rates of liver disease continue to rise in the United States, research suggests that it’s more important than ever to understand the subtle signs and risk factors of liver trouble. The liver is ...

Yes, it is possible to have a normal liver function test if you have cirrhosis, but this is rare. Cirrhosis is a condition that causes scarring and damage of the liver, which can prevent it from ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. A liver function test checks how ...

The liver has a unique structure, especially at the level of individual cells. Hepatocytes, the main liver cells, release bile into tiny channels called bile canaliculi, which drain into the bile duct ...

Most of the enzymes involved in drug metabolism are present in the liver. This means the liver plays a key role in drug metabolism. Drug metabolism occurs when the body chemically alters drugs so it ...

Liver disease is on the rise, often linked to lifestyle, not just alcohol. Many believe it's easily detected, but it can ...

A team of researchers has uncovered a previously unknown compensatory mechanism found in liver disease. If Kupffer cells (KCs), a specific kind of immune cells found in the liver, become impaired by ...

Some popular wellness supplements have documented links to liver injury. Here’s what experts want you to know before you add ...

Researchers studied a previously lesser-known link between the liver and microbiome, and the results reinforce recent ...

Global Fatty Liver Day 2026 has been established to shed light on the severity of the disease. Dr Rohan Badave explains how ...