Whole Body Vibration Has Same Benefits as Treadmill Walking in Diabetic, Obese Mice
A study of obese, diabetic mice found that vibrating their entire bodies for 20 minutes daily for three months reduced their body fat and insulin…
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Liver Cancer Cells Find Alternatives When Fat, Their Main Fuel, Disappears
Scientists have long believed that liver cancer cells needed fat molecules to survive, and that by blocking fat production, the cancer would starve. But a new Australian…
Coffee Intake May Reduce Risk of Chronic Liver Disease, Study Says
Drinking coffee may reduce the risk of chronic liver disease, especially in patients with other conditions affecting the liver, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, according…
Fatty Liver Disease May Increase Risk of Hospital Readmission in Cardiac Patients
A recent study has suggested that nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) may contribute to increased rates of hospital readmission in patients suffering from heart failure.
Focused Ultrasound Shows Promise in Destroying Liver Tumors, Project Shows
Focused ultrasound appears to be able to selectively destroy liver tumors, new research from an EU project shows. Preliminary results of this new method, developed…
Study Reveals How Fatty Liver Disease May Progress to NASH
The tiny spheres, or microvesicles (MVs), released from liver cells and macrophages seem to be key players in the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease…
High Doses of Opioids Before Liver Transplant Often Increase Risk of Dying
Using high doses of opioid pain killers while waiting for a liver transplant can increase the risk of death and organ loss after the transplant, showed a study published in the journal Liver Transplantation.
Broccoli Sprout Compound Protects Mice From Consequences of High-Fat Diet, Study Shows
A compound found in broccoli sprouts apparently prevents obesity and fatty liver disease by boosting the amount of brown fat and improving the composition of gut bacteria…
Too Many Liver Tests at One Time Can Cause Anxiety, Increase Costs, Studies Say
Conducting too many liver tests in one go may cause unnecessary worry, biopsies and costs, according to scientists at the University of Michigan.
Chemo, Immunotherapy Combo May Help Fight Liver Cancer, Study Says
Combining the chemotherapy agent Sutent (sunitinib) and immunotherapy may be a promising strategy to fight hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver cancer, according…
