The liver is a large, glandular, vital organ divided into two main lobes with a major role in metabolism, detoxification and production of chemicals necessary for digestion. The liver is ...

Cod liver oil is a type of fish oil supplement with numerous health benefits. It is rich in healthy fats, vitamins, and antioxidants. Share on Pinterest Getty Images/Evgeniia Siiankovskaia Like ...

Liver disease is just one of the consequences of excessive alcohol consumption. This is especially serious because liver failure can be fatal. Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is caused by ...

A perfusion technique developed at University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) to test the quality of donor livers led to a record number of liver transplants last year; not only in Groningen ...

Stage III ovarian cancer is when the cancer is not just found in one or both ovaries but has spread outside the pelvis to the abdomen, nearby lymph nodes, or the surface of your liver. About 60% ...

Jamie Oliver once confessed: "Sometimes after a long day, even I don't have the energy to deal with the hassle of chopping vegetables, pulling out woks and smoking out my kitchen." This recipe of ...

When you fancy a slice of cake with your afternoon cuppa, avoiding sugar-laden treats is a real headache. But if you're whipping up your own cake, you've got the power over every ingredient ...

The human brain tends to contain more tiny plastic particles compared to human kidneys and the liver, new research has indicated. Scientists have found that microplastic levels in human brains have ...

Dress up your offal in chicken-nugget style with these crispy, tender appetizers. A culinary celebrity, Ashley Christensen is an American chef, author, and restaurateur. Her hospitality group, AC ...

Liver cirrhosis is irreversible damage or scarring to the liver as a result of advanced liver disease (such as hepatitis) that stops the liver functioning, potentially leading to liver failure ...

Radiation might not be a good option for some people whose liver has been extensively damaged by diseases such as hepatitis or cirrhosis. When used to treat liver cancer, radiation therapy is most ...