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health1 day ago•266 min saved

Hidden Liver Red Flags: 6 Common Symptoms and Subtle Clues to Watch For

Liver disease often goes undetected until a doctor diagnoses it, since it covers conditions from alcohol-related liver disease to MASLD/fatty liver, viral hepatitis, autoimmune, and genetic diseases. Common symptoms include fatigue, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), abdominal swelling, nausea, itching, and easy bruising. Subtle red flags like brain fog, trouble sleeping, joint pain, and on‑and‑off fatigue can also signal liver trouble. Risk rises with age, as liver function can decline in older adults. Protect your liver with a Mediterranean-style, low-sugar diet, regular exercise (about 150 minutes per week), and reduced alcohol intake, and consult a doctor if concerning symptoms appear, since early detection makes a difference.

via AOL.com|

#fatigue #fatty-liver-disease #health

science23 days ago•5 min saved

CBD and CBG Reprogram Liver Energy to Reverse Fatty Liver in Mice

In obese mice fed a high-fat diet, CBD and CBG improved liver function, reduced hepatic fat, lowered blood lipids, and enhanced insulin sensitivity, with CBG generally more effective. The benefits appear to arise from reprogramming hepatic energy and lysosomal pathways rather than activating classic cannabinoid receptors, and were achieved via abdominal injections. While promising for MASLD, human relevance remains to be tested and CBD product quality is variable.

via ScienceAlert|

#cannabinoids #cbd #cbg

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Injectable mini-livers aim to boost liver function without surgery, MIT study finds

MIT researchers demonstrated injectable hydrogel microspheres carrying hepatocytes form stable, vascularized “mini livers” in mice that survive and secrete liver proteins for about eight weeks, offering a non-surgical alternative or bridge to transplantation with ultrasound-guided delivery and monitoring; future work includes reducing immune rejection and extending duration.

via MIT News|

#hepatocytes #hydrogel-microspheres #liver-disease

health1 month ago•5 min saved

Dementia Linked to Peripheral Health Issues, Not Just Brain Decline

A global review of more than 200 studies finds up to one-third of dementia cases are linked to diseases outside the brain, with gum disease, chronic liver disease, hearing loss, vision loss, and type 2 diabetes showing the strongest associations. While causality isn’t proven, researchers say preventing peripheral diseases could help mitigate dementia risk and may explain why brain-focused treatments have often failed, highlighting a complex brain–body network and new directions for prevention and research.

via ScienceAlert|

#dementia #gum-disease #health

science2 months ago•8 min saved

Protein-lean diet slows liver cancer in diseased livers, mouse study suggests

Rutgers-led scientists in Science Advances show that in mice with liver impairment, reducing dietary protein slowed liver tumor growth and extended survival. By impairing ammonia disposal, ammonia increased and was redirected into amino acids and nucleotides that tumors use for growth, suggesting ammonia metabolism fuels cancer in diseased livers. The findings imply that a low-protein diet could lower liver cancer risk or progression for people with liver disease—but doctors caution against self-prescribing such diets, since protein also supports strength during treatment and liver function varies. More research is needed to translate to humans.

via SciTechDaily|

#ammonia #diet #liver-cancer

health2 months ago•4 min saved

Alcohol-linked liver disease drives UCHealth transplant surge

UCHealth says alcohol-related liver disease now accounts for about 45% of its liver transplants, a pandemic-era rise with women disproportionately affected; doctors stress that early detection and reducing or quitting drinking can reverse some liver damage, highlighted by patient stories and concerns ahead of Dry January and the Super Bowl.

via 9News|

#alcohol #health #liver-disease

health2 months ago•4 min saved

Wisconsin experts push for clear alcohol guidance after U.S. dietary guidelines drop numeric limits

New U.S. dietary guidelines urge Americans to consume less alcohol but drop explicit moderation limits, prompting Wisconsin public-health advocates to call for clearer serving guidance and risk information as alcohol-related liver disease and cancer rise in the state; the shift sparks discussion about warning labels and social norms, including Dry January.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|

#alcohol #cancer-risk #dietary-guidelines

health3 months ago•1 min saved

New Research Links Alcohol Consumption to Liver Damage and Cancer Risks

As the new year approaches, experts highlight the significant impact of alcohol on health, including the risk of severe liver disease with as few as two drinks per day for women and three for men, with women experiencing double the liver toxicity; alcohol-related liver disease has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the only effective treatment is abstinence.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#alcohol #alcohol-abstinence #covid-19-pandemic

health3 months ago•4 min saved

NHS to trial groundbreaking treatment for deadly liver disease in 13 hospitals

The NHS is launching a trial of Dialive, a device that cleans blood in patients with severe liver failure (ACLF), aiming to improve survival rates and potentially replace liver transplants, with promising early results and global significance.

via The Guardian|

#aclf #clinical-trial #dialive

health5 months ago•4 min saved

Cleaning Chemicals Linked to Rise in US Liver Disease

A study links exposure to tetrachloroethylene (PCE), a chemical used in dry cleaning and consumer products, to a threefold increase in the risk of liver fibrosis among US adults, highlighting environmental toxins as a significant health concern and prompting regulatory review.

via Yahoo|

#chemical-exposure #health #liver-disease

health5 months ago•2 min saved

Single enzyme linked to alcohol addiction and liver disease

Scientists have discovered that the enzyme ketohexokinase (KHK) plays a key role in alcohol addiction and liver damage by promoting fructose production during alcohol metabolism, and blocking this enzyme could lead to new treatments for these conditions.

via Medical Xpress|

#alcohol-addiction #enzyme-khk #fructose

health5 months ago•4 min saved

Dry Cleaning Chemicals Linked to Liver Disease and Cancer Risks

A study links the chemical tetrachloroethylene (PCE), used in dry cleaning and household products, to a threefold increased risk of liver fibrosis, suggesting environmental toxins may significantly contribute to liver disease beyond traditional causes like alcohol and obesity.

via SciTechDaily|

#chemical #health #liver-disease

health5 months ago•3 min saved

Even One Diet Soda a Day May Harm Your Liver, Study Finds

A large study links both sugary and diet (low-calorie) drinks to increased risk of fatty liver disease, suggesting water as the safest beverage choice to reduce liver health risks.

via SciTechDaily|

#diet-drinks #health #liver-disease

health6 months ago•3 min saved

New Test Predicts Liver Disease Risk Up to 10 Years Ahead

A new study from Karolinska Institutet introduces a simple blood test, called the CORE model, that can predict the risk of severe liver disease up to 10 years in advance, potentially enabling earlier intervention and treatment in primary healthcare settings.

via SciTechDaily|

#blood-test #early-detection #health

health6 months ago•2 min saved

Vegetables That May Reverse Liver Disease

A study shows that increasing dietary fiber, especially inulin-rich vegetables like garlic and onions, can prevent or reverse fatty liver disease caused by high fructose intake by altering gut bacteria, particularly Bacteroides acidifaciens, which helps break down fructose and protect the liver.

via Yahoo|

#fiber-diet #fructose #gut-microbiome