It's well-documented that Americans began drinking more during the pandemic. In Wisconsin, alcohol-related deaths increased three-fold between 1999-2020.

For the longest we knew that those who consume alcohol are prone to liver diseases, however, cirrhosis is rising even among ...

Regular consumption of ultra-processed foods has been linked to a higher risk of a range of severe illnesses, including ...

Excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet, smoking, overuse of medications, and lack of exercise can silently damage the liver ...

A new study suggests that diets high in fat and fructose can damage the liver and trigger anxiety-like behaviors in mice. The ...

I have a habit of drinking two to three cups of coffee every day. Does drinking coffee regularly help reduce the risk of ...

Vaccinations are another tool to slow disease. People with cirrhosis should be vaccinated against hepatitis A and B, as these ...

However, there are also non-viral types of hepatitis. Hepatitis can cause liver damage, making it difficult for your liver to function as it should. Most types of viral hepatitis are contagious.

A hepatocellular carcinoma risk score using routine clinical data outdid the FIB-4 alone in identifying at-risk patients without viral hepatitis or cirrhosis.

A liver ultrasound is quick, safe, painless, and relatively cheap. However, the definite diagnosis of your condition may require additional testing.

There is a significant prevalence of fibrosis among adults with SLD, especially among individuals with severe obesity and high alcohol consumption.

Many people with compensated cirrhosis have no symptoms or only mild issues like tiredness or bloating. Research published in The New England Journal of Medicine has shown that people with compensated ...