My friend has cryptogenic cirrhosis. She says that the doctors don’t know what causes it. Where could this have come ...

As scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue, the liver can no longer function properly. Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, causing swelling and discomfort. It’s a common ...

The ketogenic or keto diet is a high fat, low-carbohydrate eating plan. While some early studies suggest that keto may improve liver function in certain conditions like nonalcoholic fatty liver ...

Although many people believe that gaining weight is an inevitable consequence of modern life, there might be more going on here than meets the eye as fat accumulates around the abdomen. This seeming ...

Men with cirrhosis had higher risks for adverse liver events than women, including more than twice the risk for hepatocellular carcinoma. This sex-based risk disparity was more pronounced in nonviral ...

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 ...

Drinking alcohol can already harm your health, but if you have belly fat, diabetes, or high blood pressure, the risks are even higher. A new study, reported by TOI, has found that alcohol can greatly ...