What You Need to Know About Viral Hepatitis
There are several types of viral hepatitis. Learn more about this viral infection.
liver health
After Half a Century, I’m Finally Free From Hepatitis C
Thanks to one of the first direct-acting antivirals and a decades-long pursuit for a cure, I’ve finally shaken hepatitis C
Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Fatty Liver Disease
Liver disease is not always related to alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
NAFLD is on the rise. Here’s what to know about the disease’s various stages, as well as prevention and treatment guidelines
Enfermedad de hígado graso no alcohólico
La incidencia de EHGNA está aumentando. Esto es lo que debe saber sobre las distintas etapas de la enfermedad, así como sobre las recomendaciones de prevención y tratamiento.
St. Patrick’s Day: A time to Toast … Your Liver
Let's celebrate the magnanimous dedication of our liver to keep our whole body fed and alive
Liver Cancer Risks That May Surprise You
About 30,000 Americans are diagnosed with primary liver cancer each year. Here’s what you need to know.
Have You Been Tested for Hepatitis C?
Routine screening for hepatitis C—which can destroy the liver over time—should occur in all American adults, a key government panel recommended Tuesday.
I Was Diagnosed With a Rare Autoimmune Liver Disease Before I Had Any Symptoms
After a PBC diagnosis, I learned to self-advocate and discovered my “own normal.”
How You're Hurting Your Liver
The liver plays an important role for your body from producing cholesterol, bile and proteins to storing minerals, vitamins and carbohydrates. Here are some habits that you may not realize are harming your liver.
Common Misconceptions About Liver Cancer
Liver cancer is often called a "silent" disease because symptoms are rarely visible in the early stages. Misconceptions often surround this stealthy disease.
Signs of Liver Cancer That Can Fly Under the Radar
Liver cancer is less common in the United States than it is worldwide, but it is often caught late and is increasingly fatal. It's important to recognize the signs of liver cancer.
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
U.S. Deaths From Liver Disease Rising Rapidly
The Great Recession continues to take a grim toll: Since 2009, a growing number of Americans have died from liver disease and liver cancer.
Liver Cancer a Big Threat to U.S.
Liver cancer cases in several developed countries have doubled in the past 25 years.
Coffee May Do Your Liver Good
Having three or more cups of coffee each day may help ward off serious liver ailments.
Coffee and Tea May Help Prevent Liver Disease
Your daily caffeine habit may have a surprising benefit.
Signs of Alcoholism
There's a fine line between alcohol abuse and alcoholism, but both can put you and others at risk and can harm your health.
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
PBC is a progressive autoimmune disease that damages or destroys the bile ducts in the liver. It can cause inflammation, scarring and cirrhosis. READ MORE
Hepatitis C and Baby Boomers
Baby boomers are at increased risk for hepatitis C, so it's important to get tested and begin treatment as soon as possible.
Even One High-Fat Meal May Affect Your Liver
Eating a high-fat meal—say, a cheeseburger and fries or a pepperoni pizza—disrupts liver function, a new, small study reveals.
5 Steps to Take Charge of Your Liver Health
The liver is our largest organ, and yet we often ignore it. These tips can help you take charge of your liver health.
More Evidence Links Obesity to Liver Cancer
Having a large waistline, a high body mass index (BMI) and type 2 diabetes may raise your risk for liver cancer, a new study suggests.
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
NAFLD and NASH:
Up to 25 percent of people in the United States are affected by nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is characterized by accumulation of fat in the liver that is not attributed to alcohol. Approximately one-third of NAFLD patients will develop nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a severe form of NAFLD with inflammation that is associated with increased risk for liver cirrhosis, end-stage liver disease and primary liver cancer. More than 10 percent of adults may be living with NASH. READ MORE
