Hepatitis E is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV): a small virus, with a positive-sense, single-stranded
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Effects of unhealthy lifestyle on lifespan
Unhealthy lifestyles mean British women now have some of the lowest life expectancies in Europe. League tables show British women have
Bile acids reduce coccaine reward
According to a new study by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, bile
Antidepressant may stop liver disease
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) is a rare, incurable liver disease, which can be fatal if untreated. It is a chronic
Foods that fight diseases
Foods play a significant role in maintaining sound health, scientists are discovering how eggs, nuts, dairy products, vegetables and coffee
Doptelet for treating low blood platelet count
Doptelet is a prescription medicine used to treat low blood platelet counts in adults with long-lasting (chronic) liver disease who
Bilirubin may improve cardiovascular health
Bilirubin is a yellow-orange pigment formed after the breakdown of red blood cells and is eliminated by the liver. It’s
Probiotics prevent liver disease
A new study suggests probiotics can improve gut and liver health, probiotics have been studied in the gastrointestinal tract Bejan
Nalfurafine hydrochloride for treating chronic itching
A common side effect of opioids is intense itching, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Effects of e-cigarettes on liver
A study of mice exposed to e-cigarettes shows that it may lead to accumulation of fat in the liver. E-cigarettes contain