Older adults suffering from cirrhosis are at higher risk of stroke!
Cirrhosis is a condition of chronic liver damage from a variety of causes leading to scarring and liver failure.
Jun 06, 2017, 21:34 PM IST
Parents seeks help to raise Rs 25 lakh for infant with rare liver disorder
The infant was diagnosed with Glycogen Storage disease, which prevented his growth.
May 26, 2017, 23:48 PM IST
Alcohol and gut fungus combination – Soothing it may sound, lethal it is!
The study also found that anti-fungal compounds like amphotericin B protect from the alcohol-related liver disease progression.
May 24, 2017, 13:21 PM IST
Abu Dhabi doctors save newborn with liver, small intestine portion outside body
The organs hung from a huge spherical sac sealed by a thin membranous lining from the umbilicus, according to the report on Saturday.
May 20, 2017, 22:15 PM IST
Rare surgical feat - Delhi doctors remove 6-inch long roundworm from infant's liver
Doctors at the GB Pant surgeons removed a roundworm from the 18-month-old's organ using an adult endoscope.
May 16, 2017, 11:16 AM IST
This is the reason why you are craving for sweets!
Scientists have previously shown that hormone growth factor 21 (FGF21) reduces sweets consumption in rodents and primates.
May 03, 2017, 23:29 PM IST
People in colder, less sunny regions more susceptible to alcoholic cirrhosis
Heavy alcohol intake causes a perception of warmth, while fewer sunlight hours have been linked to depression, which, in turn, may lead to alcohol abuse.
Apr 23, 2017, 21:47 PM IST
Here's how to keep your liver healthy
Eat foods that have plenty of fibres such as fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads.
Apr 19, 2017, 11:02 AM IST
Donor dad saves 17-month-old daughter's life by gifting liver
Within a month of her birth, the child - identified only as Ashvi - was diagnosed with symptoms of frequent fevers, swollen abdomen and jaundice, which was a complicated liver problem called Biliary Atresia.
Apr 18, 2017, 23:50 PM IST
This is why extra virgin olive oil is good for health
Hydroxytyrosol is a polyphenol found in extra-virgin olive oil, which is known to have antioxidant properties and may play a key role in its health benefits.
Apr 11, 2017, 13:43 PM IST
Too much iron in body may damage liver, say doctors
Doctors said that excess build-up of iron in the body, Hemochromatosis, can cuase liver damage.
Mar 25, 2017, 00:17 AM IST
Himachal Pradesh's Spiti has the highest number of Hepatitis B cases, says state Health Minister Kaul Singh
The statement has come straight from Himachal Pradesh's state Health Minister Kaul Singh.
Mar 07, 2017, 22:41 PM IST
In a first, Kochi doctors perform dual live-donor transplant on 20-month-old girl
In a significant medical breakthrough and a first in the world, doctors at Kochi hospital performed a dual live-donor transplant on a 20-month-old girl, who weighs just seven kgs on Saturday.
Feb 18, 2017, 22:17 PM IST
Soda, pizza and salty food increases risk of liver disease in children, says study
Children should not consume soda, sweetened beverages, pizza and salty food, biscuits, yogurt regualrly as they are not good for health.
Feb 15, 2017, 18:58 PM IST
Eat these foods to keep your liver healthy!
Liver is an important organ of our body as it performs many vital functions like eliminating waste and removing harmful toxins from the blood.
Dec 01, 2016, 22:17 PM IST
Brain dead man gifts life to four, eyesight to two
Family members of Raju Dhapa have donated his vital organs like liver, kidneys, heart and eyes.
Nov 19, 2016, 11:18 AM IST
Liver takes off from Indore to rescue Mumbai woman's life
The woman, who was admitted at Kokilaben Dhirubai Ambani Hospital, suffered from liver cirrhosis and was need of a transplant as she was in a critical state.
Nov 17, 2016, 14:21 PM IST
Nigerian baby of 2 months undergoes liver transplant in Delhi
According to the doctors, while David's birth weight was 3 kg, the disease ravaged him, leading to malnourishment and weight loss.
Liver cancer – 9 warning signs to be aware of!
The most common type of liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma (or hepatoma, or HCC), which begins in the main type of liver cell.
Oct 17, 2016, 10:26 AM IST
Common asthma drug could prevent liver disease
Using a model that mimics human primary sclerosing cholangitis, researchers found that the drug successfully blocked that histamine, which in turn reduced fibrosis.
Oct 12, 2016, 16:14 PM IST
