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.
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.
Liver Cancer a Big Threat to U.S.
Liver cancer cases in several developed countries have doubled in the past 25 years.
Coffee and Tea May Help Prevent Liver Disease
Your daily caffeine habit may have a surprising benefit.
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.
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.
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