The liver often shows subtle warning signs before serious disease develops. Persistent right-sided pain, itchy skin, ...

It's the gift of life times two. Innovative technology allowed North Texas doctors to use one donated liver for two different ...

New research reveals that sorbitol, a common sugar alcohol used in “low-calorie” foods, can behave much like fructose once ...

For years, sugar substitutes like aspartame, sucralose, and sugar alcohols have been promoted as safer choices for people ...

But emerging scientific evidence now suggests that high intake of sorbitol may be linked to fatty liver disease, challenging ...

Although the research centered on mAChR4 within the gut, this signaling protein is also known to influence areas of the brain ...

Excessive sugar consumption can overwhelm your liver, leading to fat accumulation, inflammation, insulin resistance, and ...

In this health column, Texas Tech HSC's Dr. Hakan Akin shares some warning signs, tips and best practices about what he calls ...

AN ingredient found in a variety of everyday products has been linked to a deadly disease, a study has found. Scientists have warned that a sweetener found in sugar-free products could increase ...

Acute liver failure is a medical emergency that can cause life threatening complications. It’s most commonly caused by drug overdose in the United States, with acetaminophen being the most common ...

A North Tonawanda teenager who was desperately searching for a liver donor has been released from the hospital after a ...

Fatty liver disease (also called steatotic liver disease) happens when too much fat builds up in your liver. It can be caused by high alcohol use or metabolic syndrome (a group of conditions like ...