‘Good cholesterol’ may protect liver
Study in mice, human blood samples, suggests HDL from the intestine may prevent liver inflammationCredit: Brad W. Warner The body's ...
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3D imaging reveals neural ‘vicious cycle’ in fatty liver disease
Credit: Adori et al., Science Advances, July 2021. With the application of a novel three-dimensional imaging technology, researchers at Karolinska ...
RNA modification may protect against liver disease
May also explain liver fat differences among men & womenCredit: Sallam Lab/UCLA FINDINGS A chemical modification that occurs in some ...
Scientists identify new gut-liver drug recycling process
Implications for developing treatments for intestinal diseasesCredit: University of Houston A team of University of Houston pharmaceutical researchers is reporting ...
Melanoma of the eye: Preclinical tests show path toward treatment
A small molecule inhibitor has been identified that reduces the growth of uveal melanoma, a rare and deadly cancer of ...
Keeping the world up to date on irritable bowel syndrome research in China
Scientists condense Chinese studies over the past decade on this common gastrointestinal disorder in a review articleCredit: Chinese Medical Journal ...
Revealing the mystery behind the threat of non-alcoholic liver disease
Credit: Helmholtz Zentrum München / Anne Loft Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common liver disorder worldwide and is ...
Selective, toxin-bearing antibodies could help treat liver fibrosis
In mouse models of human disease, immunotoxins targeting the protein mesothelin prevent liver cells from producing collagen, a precursor to ...
NYU Abu Dhabi researchers unlock secrets behind liver regrowth and regenerative medicine
New insight into the liver's unique ability to regenerate holds promise for developing treatments for the lung, heart, and other ...
Loss of circadian regulation allows for increase in glucose production during lung cancer
New study identifies possible therapeutic target to suppress cancer cell growthCredit: UCI School of Medicine Irvine, CA - June 25, ...
Incidents of serious parasitic disease on the rise in Alberta, Canada
The province is now the North American hotspot for a rare, potentially fatal disease, say researchersCredit: Photo: Supplied A rare ...
Liver cancer call for help
Indigenous communities missing care -- expertCredit: Flinders University Rising numbers of liver cancer in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities ...
Compounds derived from hops show promise as treatment for common liver disease
Credit: Oregon State University CORVALLIS, Ore. - Research by Oregon State University suggests a pair of compounds originating from hops ...
Higher alcohol content beer popularity growing, as overall beer consumption down
Credit: Schiff, et al, Substance Use & Misuse, 2021. PITTSBURGH, June 10, 2021 - Americans are consuming more craft beer ...