Liver damage signs Black adults can’t afford to miss
What are the signs of liver damage? Early on, there often aren’t any. The liver can lose a lot of function before it shows obvious symptoms, and much liver damage goes unnoticed until it reaches cirrhosis. When signs do appear, the most common are fatigue that won’t go away, yellowing of the eyes or skin, […]
Sugar-free diets may be doing something unexpected to your gut
New research presented at a major endocrinology conference found that cutting sugar entirely triggered insulin resistance and gut changes in animal subjects. Cutting sugar out of your diet sounds like a straightforward path to better health. A new study out of the Dasman Diabetes Institute in Kuwait suggests the reality […]
Survodutide hits where other weight loss drugs miss
Phase 3 data from the SYNCHRONIZE-1 trial shows the experimental drug reducing visceral and liver fat while preserving lean muscle mass in adults with obesity. Most weight loss medications work by suppressing appetite. Survodutide does that too, but the experimental drug developed by Boehringer Ingelheim is drawing attention for what it […]
Oranges eaten daily may quietly shift fat metabolism in liver disease patients
Oranges may not be the first thing that comes to mind when managing fatty liver disease, yet a growing body of research suggests this everyday fruit deserves a closer look. Fatty liver disease affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and has become one of the leading drivers of liver-related illness and transplantation globally. Lifestyle […]
Liver disease is often silent until it is not and these are the signs worth knowing
Most people can rattle off their cholesterol numbers or recall their last blood pressure reading without much effort. Ask those same people about their liver health and the conversation tends to go quiet. That gap in awareness has real consequences. Research published in the journal Hepatology Communications found that roughly 96 percent of adults with […]
Understanding liver pain: Symptoms, causes, and treatment
The liver is a crucial organ performing essential functions, such as filtering toxins and storing nutrients. However, liver pain can indicate underlying health issues that require attention. It’s often felt as a dull ache or sharp pain in the upper right abdomen, potentially extending to the back or shoulders. Symptoms of liver pain Dull, persistent […]