Vitamin E shows promise for treating liver disease (AP)

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

AP - People with a common, obesity-related liver disease that has no known treatment got a surprising benefit from vitamin E pills, researchers reported Wednesday. Find more info about Vitamin E shows promise for treating liver disease (AP) photos videos pictures. read more

Researchers Identify 2 Genes Linked to Fatty Liver Disease (HealthDay)

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, March 24 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have identified two gene variants that increase the risk of both the most common chronic liver disease in the United States as well as type 2 diabetes. Find more info about Researchers Identify 2 Genes Linked to Fatty Liver Disease (HealthDay) ...

Obesity, Drinking a Double Threat to the Liver (HealthDay)

Friday, March 12th, 2010

HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity plus daily drinking boosts the risk of liver disease in men and women, researchers report in two new studies. Find more info about Obesity, Drinking a Double Threat to the Liver (HealthDay) photos videos pictures. read more

Mouse Gets Human Liver (LiveScience.com)

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

LiveScience.com - A mouse has been given an almost completely human liver so that it is susceptible to human liver infections, including Hepatitis B and C, and responds to human drugs, opening a door to new study methods and treatments for debilitating human liver diseases, researchers say. Find more info ...