Until now, doctors knew hepatic stellate cells mainly as drivers of liver fibrosis. The actual functions of this cell type have hardly been studied to date. Researchers have now determined that ...

The newly-discovered cells help shed light on how the liver repairs itself after damage. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Researchers from Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain have identified an effective strategy to reduce ...

Liver resection remains the main curative option for many patients with primary and secondary liver malignancies, including ...

A multidisciplinary team from China has successfully transplanted a gene-modified pig liver into a human recipient diagnosed with brain death. During a 10-day observation period, the porcine liver ...

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, ...

Strawberries, mulberries, goji berries, raspberries, tomatoes, and grapes are rich in antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and protect the liver from cell damage. Dr. Doan Vinh Binh from the ...

Fatty liver disease may be dangerous, as it increases a person’s risk of developing scarring of the liver and cancer. This in turn can decrease someone’s life expectancy. However, some lifestyle ...