Most people have never heard of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), but the progressive, rare cholestatic liver disease can cause uncomfortable and even life-altering symptoms, and if left untreated, ...

Located in the upper right portion of your abdomen, the liver stands as one of the body’s most vital organs — silently filtering toxins, producing essential proteins, and storing nutrients. When this ...

The morning after a night of drinking, discovering yellow-tinged eyes staring back from the bathroom mirror should trigger immediate alarm bells. This golden discoloration, medically known as jaundice ...

Liver disease affects 1.8% of US adults, with significant mortality due to cirrhosis complications. Causes include viral infections, autoimmune disorders, genetic factors, and lifestyle choices like ...

What Is Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis? Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, or MASH, is a form of liver disease. MASH occurs when fat accumulates in liver cells. Plenty ...

Alcohol use has been on the rise during the coronavirus pandemic. Landree Sarata was just 31 years old when she was diagnosed with end-stage liver failure after drinking nearly daily for the past ...

Fatty liver disease is a health condition in which fat builds up in the liver. This fat buildup can cause inflammation and, in severe cases, liver damage. There are two main types of fatty liver ...

NAFLD is a chronic liver disease caused by fat buildup in the liver, even with little to no alcohol use. Risk factors for NAFLD include being overweight or obese, having type 2 diabetes, high ...

Alcohol-related liver deaths rose almost 9% per year from 2018 to 2022 Women, young adults and Indigenous people had the biggest increases Experts say long-term drinking damage may show up even years ...