Liver

It is a one and a half kg organ is present behind the rib cage on the upper right hand side. It is important to help the body process nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals from food. Helps to get rid of toxins and microbes and helps the blood clot. The liver plays a vital role in maintaining the body’s metabolic balance as well. Since the liver performs a variety of important functions it is extremely vulnerable to a variety of metabolic, toxic, microbial, circulatory and cancerous insults. Awareness of the liver’s functions and what all can cause liver disease can help you take the road to great health.

Liver transplant: When it is needed and who can donate

Posted By Editorial Team, January 16, 2020 at 11:20am

Patients waiting for a liver transplant are much more than the number of available deceased donors. Living-donor liver transplant is an alternative way to reduce waiting list deaths.
Today health tips: Stop destroying your liver with these bad habits

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, January 15, 2020 at 11:35am

In our today's health tips series, we will talk about some of the common bad habits that can sabotage your liver. It's not just alcohol.
New machine can repair injured human livers, keep them alive for a week outside body

Posted By IANS, January 15, 2020 at 10:36am

It's a major breakthrough in the transplantation medicine. It could help save life of many people, who are suffering from liver diseases or cancer.
Expert Speak: This New Year, pledge to stop binge drinking and save your liver

Posted By Editorial Team, December 31, 2019 at 03:15pm

Excerpt: Alcohol is the number one culprit behind liver cirrhosis. In this exclusive article penned by Dr. Ravi Gaur COO, Oncquest Laboratories, tells us how binge drinking affects this vital organ of your body.
Beware of gastric cancer: It can creep up on you without any warning

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, November 16, 2019 at 06:11pm

Gastric cancer is a silent disease. It progresses quietly without any symptoms till it is almost too late for successful treatment. Read on to know more.
New therapy promises hope for alcoholic liver disease patients

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, November 15, 2019 at 10:15am

Alcoholic liver disease is the leading cause of liver related deaths globally. But a new therapy may soon be able to offer relief to patients.
Obesity in children linked with impaired liver function during pregnancy

Posted By ANI, November 12, 2019 at 08:48am

Impaired liver function in pregnant women may increase the risk of obesity in children by altering their gut bacteria, says a recent study.
Love coffee? It can reduce your risk of liver cancer

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, November 09, 2019 at 07:31pm

Coffee is one of the favourite beverages of people around the world. And, now it comes to light that drinking this regularly may also reduce your risk of liver cancer.
Keep lung cancer at bay, eat three apples everyday

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, November 08, 2019 at 06:56pm

Hear it from our expert, Wendy Bright Fallon, who is an integrated house counsellor, about the different benefits of apple.
Liver cancer deaths have increased by 50 per cent in last 10 years: Study

Posted By IANS, November 02, 2019 at 08:47pm

Liver cancer deaths have increased by around 50 per cent in the last decade and have tripled since records began, researchers have warned.
Cleanse your liver with these 5 foods

Posted By Editorial Team, November 02, 2019 at 07:29pm

Your liver detoxes your body by removing harmful substance from it. Here are 5 food items that can help you rejuvenate your liver.
Include dietary fibre in your meals and enjoy optimum health

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, October 29, 2019 at 08:26pm

You must add dietary fibre to your diet if you want to achieve total wellness. It will not only help you lose weight but also bring down your risk of many diseases.
Coconut oil: Does it really deserve the ‘superfood’ status?

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, October 24, 2019 at 04:55pm

Coconut oil is hailed as a superfood by many health aficionados today. But if you are not careful, you may end up putting yourself at risk of serious health complications.
Do you have a sweet tooth? Beware of liver damage

Posted By Editorial Team, October 23, 2019 at 09:05pm

The health of your liver is important for overall wellbeing. This is one of the most important organs of the body and you need to know what can cause it harm.
5 ways to maintain healthy liver for healthier life

Posted By Editorial Team, October 20, 2019 at 12:46pm

While you care for our heart, lungs and kidneys, don't forget the health of your liver. Read on to know what important factors to keep your liver healthy.
Get rid of fat in the lungs for overall health

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, October 19, 2019 at 08:59pm

Fat in the lungs is a real possibility for alcoholics and obese people. And, this may increase your risk of many health conditions.
Beware of that bottle of cold beer, it can give you a beer belly

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, October 16, 2019 at 06:36pm

Do you enjoy a cold glass of beer on a sizzling summer afternoon? We reveal why this may give you a beer belly.
Researchers find a therapy to treat liver disease that affects HIV patients

Posted By ANI, October 13, 2019 at 03:56pm

A therapeutic strategy found by researchers recently, could significantly improve a form of liver disease that affects HIV patients.
Scientists have discovered cells that cause liver scarring in the body

Posted By ANI, October 11, 2019 at 08:42am

According to a study, published in - Nature, researchers have found the cells that cause scarring in the liver tissue. Read on to know this new discovery can help in treating liver disease.
High-fructose diet damages liver's ability to burn fat

Posted By IANS, October 02, 2019 at 05:30pm

According to a new study, processed foods and sugary beverages can damage the liver's ability to properly burn fat. Read on to know more.