Obesity is a global epidemic and a major cause of morbidity and mortality because it increases the risk for comorbidities, ...

This research shows that sugar alcohols like sorbitol may not be as harmless as we once believed. Instead of being removed easily by the body, sorbitol can end up in tissues throughout the body and ...

Obesity is a global epidemic and a major cause of morbidity and mortality because it increases the risk for comorbidities, including heart disease and fatty liver disease (MASLD).

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A multicenter study led by UC Davis Health has tested a new treatment designed to improve care for people with a rare liver ...

A fatty diet doesn’t just damage the liver — it rewires its cells in ways that give cancer a dangerous head start.

Learn how to get the vaccines you need now to protect yourself from illnesses, including flu, RSV, measles, Covid-19, and ...

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Sorbitol, a popular sugar-free sweetener, may not be as harmless as its label suggests. Researchers found it can be turned into fructose in the liver, triggering effects similar to regular sugar. Gut ...

Medically reviewed by Karina Tolentino, RD Dietary and herbal supplements may seem harmless, but six popular supplements are ...

Researchers at Saint Louis University School of Medicine say deaths from alcohol-related liver disease have surged in recent ...

Trinity Health Michigan and MyMichigan Health say their hospitals will join five others in the state to offer the hepatitis B vaccine at birth.