Cirrhosis of the liver is a chronic and progressive disease in which healthy liver cells are slowly replaced by scar tissue, severely impairing vital liver functions such as detoxification, hormone ...

A proper, balanced diet can help prevent future liver diseases and complications related to the liver. Dr Archana Batra ...

As scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue, the liver can no longer function properly. Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, causing swelling and discomfort. It’s a common ...

Even if you’re in good health, eating a liver-protective diet is a smart habit to adopt for long-lasting metabolic function and energy. Foods good for liver health become especially important during ...

Dr. Anjana Pillai explains, in an interview with CURE, that treatment for liver cancer depends heavily on stage, liver function and a person’s overall health. For those diagnosed at very early or ...

Dr. Anjana Pillai highlights Liver Cancer Awareness Month’s role in promoting liver health, dispelling myths and encouraging early detection and care. Dr. Anjana Pillai, professor of medicine and ...

Doctors can diagnose fatty liver disease, now called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), using blood tests that measure serum liver enzyme levels. Elevated enzyme levels ...

Most of the enzymes involved in drug metabolism are present in the liver. This means the liver plays a key role in drug metabolism. Drug metabolism occurs when the body chemically alters drugs so it ...

With lifestyle disorders and non-communicable diseases on the rise, many people routinely undergo Liver Function Tests (LFTs) ...