Health News Archives

Women Fare Better After Liver Transplant
They survive an average of nearly 5 years longer than males, study finds

Gout Drug May Help Prevent Liver Cancer
Anti-inflammatory colchicine staves off cancer in cirrhosis patients, study finds

Liver Transplant-Linked Bone Loss Is Temporary
Bone bounces back to pre-transplant levels over time, study finds

Coffee May Cut Cirrhosis Risk
Cup a day linked to 22 percent reduction in liver disease, study found

Vitamin K Might Prevent Liver Cancer
Wards disease off in women with cirrhosis

When and How You Drink Matter to Liver
Study finds habits, not just how much, can be damaging

New Way to Treat Hepatitis B?
Researchers find an enzyme might disrupt reproduction cycle of dangerous virus

Cirrhosis Can Impair Driving Ability
Some with liver disease have brain dysfunction, shouldn't be behind the wheel

Genetic Link to Iron Overload Disorder Found
Scientists identify mutation that may cause metabolic disease

Studies Show Promise for Liver Disease
Lining of blood cells help organ to regenerate