Air Chemicals May Hurt Teen Livers—Vitamin D Could Help
Researchers studied 1,280 teenagers to understand how invisible chemicals in the air (called volatile organic compounds or VOCs) might affect their liver …
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New Drug Colchicine Quickly Reduces Heart Disease Risk Factors
Researchers discovered how a drug called colchicine works to protect heart health. Using advanced technology to analyze blood samples from mice, they found …
Read MoreCan Turmeric Help Seriously Sick Hospital Patients?
Researchers combined results from seven studies involving 571 critically ill hospital patients to see if curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) could …
Read MoreHow Eating Disorders Damage the Liver: What Science Shows
When people struggle with anorexia nervosa (a serious eating disorder), their bodies don't get enough nutrition. This new research review looks at how this …
Read MoreWhy People with Down Syndrome May Need Different Liver Care
Scientists discovered that people with Down syndrome have different liver function compared to others, which affects how their bodies process fats and other …
Read MoreHow a Keto Diet May Help Fix Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers studied how a ketogenic (keto) diet affects fatty liver disease, a condition where fat builds up in the liver. They tested the diet on mice with …
Read MoreProbiotics and Fish Oil Together May Help Fight Obesity in Mice
Researchers tested whether combining probiotics (good bacteria) and omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish oil) could help reduce obesity and improve health in …
Read MoreSpecial Fat Mix Helps Surgery Patients Recover Better
After surgery for a serious bile duct cancer called hilar cholangiocarcinoma, patients need extra nutrition to heal well. Researchers tested whether a new type …
Read MoreNew Nanoparticle Treatment Shows Promise for Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers developed a new type of tiny particle-based medicine designed to treat fatty liver disease by attacking the problem from multiple angles. The …
Read MoreToxic Metals and Kidney Disease: What Your Body's Filters Need to Know
Researchers studied over 5,000 people with type 2 diabetes to understand how exposure to heavy metals like lead and cadmium might affect kidney disease risk. …
Read MoreNew Plant Compound May Help Fix Weight and Blood Sugar Problems
Scientists discovered that a natural compound called Gnetin C, found in melinjo seeds, might help fight obesity and improve blood sugar control. In a study …
Read MoreWoman's Liver Problems and Mouth Sores Solved by Going Gluten-Free
A 38-year-old woman went to doctors because her liver wasn't working properly. She also had painful mouth sores for over a year and joint pain. After many …
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