Omega 3 fatty acid found to stop liver damage from getting worse
Characterised by liver inflammation, oxidative stress and fibrosis, NASH is a substantial risk factor for cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Apr 20, 2017, 14:19 PM IST
Here's how to keep your liver healthy
Eat foods that have plenty of fibres such as fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads.
Apr 19, 2017, 11:02 AM IST
Hepatitis B, C may raise risk of Parkinson's disease
The results revealed that people with Hepatitis B were 76 per cent more likely to develop Parkinson's disease, and those with Hepatitis C were 51 per cent more likely to develop Parkinson's disease.
Hepatitis C drug faces fresh battle
A single pill of the the drug, marketed as Sovaldi and other names, can cost up to $1,000 (920 euros). In France, a 12-week course of treatment costs 41,000 euros.
Mar 28, 2017, 00:39 AM IST
Himachal Pradesh's Spiti has the highest number of Hepatitis B cases, says state Health Minister Kaul Singh
The statement has come straight from Himachal Pradesh's state Health Minister Kaul Singh.
Mar 07, 2017, 22:41 PM IST
Football star Lionel Messi becomes face of Hepatitis C treatment initiative in Egypt
Messi has signed to become the ambassador for Tour n' Cure, the Egyptian initiative said on its website.
Feb 22, 2017, 10:48 AM IST
Soda, pizza and salty food increases risk of liver disease in children, says study
Children should not consume soda, sweetened beverages, pizza and salty food, biscuits, yogurt regualrly as they are not good for health.
Feb 15, 2017, 18:58 PM IST
Not only alcohol, these factors too increase risk of liver disease!
We all know that excessive consumption of alcohol leads to liver cirrhosis.
Nov 29, 2016, 13:14 PM IST
Repeated jet lag increases risks of obesity-related liver disease, liver cancer: Study
Researchers have warned that repeated jet lag may increase the risk of developing both obesity related liver disease and liver cancer.
Nov 28, 2016, 00:19 AM IST
Rare liver surgery carried out on infant
The Liver Transplant team at the hospital at Jubilee Hills here led by Dr Manish C Varma, Chief Transplant Surgeon performed the critical surgery on the baby boy, who was suffering from Biliary atresia.
Nov 05, 2016, 00:18 AM IST
Protein rich diet can reduce fatty liver disease
When left untreated, fatty liver is an important step progress to Type 2 diabetes and can develop into liver cirrhosis, which can have life-threatening effects.
Nov 03, 2016, 15:46 PM IST
Liver cancer – 9 warning signs to be aware of!
The most common type of liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma (or hepatoma, or HCC), which begins in the main type of liver cell.
Oct 17, 2016, 10:26 AM IST
Common asthma drug could prevent liver disease
Using a model that mimics human primary sclerosing cholangitis, researchers found that the drug successfully blocked that histamine, which in turn reduced fibrosis.
Oct 12, 2016, 16:14 PM IST
Sleep apnea may give rise to liver disease progression in adults
Patients with OSA/hypoxia also had more severe fibrosis or scar tissue in their livers than those without OSA/hypoxia.
Aug 08, 2016, 13:27 PM IST
Six ways alcohol affects your health!
Drinking too much alcohol can lead to fatty liver, hepatitis and 'scarring' of the liver.
Aug 02, 2016, 16:42 PM IST
World Hepatitis Day: 52 million Indians suffer from chronic hepatitis
Hepatitis is an inflammatory of the liver, commonly caused by a viral infection.
Jul 28, 2016, 09:34 AM IST
Hepatitis B, C pose huge health challenge in India: Experts
Hepatitis B is 50-100 times more infectious than HIV and Hepatitis C is 10 times more infectious than the virus that can cause AIDS.
Jul 27, 2016, 16:25 PM IST
How much do you know about hepatitis - Take the quiz here
Hepatitis can also be caused by alcohol and some other toxins, certain drugs, infections, heavy alcohol use.
Jul 27, 2016, 14:17 PM IST
Green corridor helps transport liver 210km in 3.30 hours!
It took the ambulance a mere 3.36 hours to transport the liver from Nashik's Rishikesh Hospital to Pune's Sahyadri Hospital.
Jun 28, 2016, 12:55 PM IST
Overweight teenagers at higher risk of liver diseases later
The study showed that adolescent males with a body mass index (BMI) above 25 are at a 64 per cent increased risk of developing severe liver diseases and liver cell cancer in their late lives.
Jun 17, 2016, 16:07 PM IST
