From fast-food to ultra-processed snacks, a high-fat diet eaten over the long term may trigger biological changes in the liver that could raise the risk of cancer. Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) suggested it may be less about how much fatty food is consumed at once — and more about how long the liver … Read more
A mom saved her two-year-old daughter’s life after she donated her liver. Elle Daniel, 35, gave her daughter Ruby a piece of her liver in June 2025, after the toddler was diagnosed with liver disease. Ruby was born with an ultra-rare genetic condition called PMM2-CDG, which affects many parts of the body. Symptoms vary from … Read more
This discovery might leave a bad taste in your mouth. A new study found that a popular low-calorie sweetener commonly used in sugar-free gum, candies and diet-friendly baked goods may increase your risk of developing a serious liver disease. The chronic illness already affects 1 in 3 American adults and is rising fast among children, … Read more
It could be the longest wait they’ll ever know. Over 11,000 liver transplants were performed last year in the US, while thousands more patients remained in limbo. Others dropped off the waitlist because they got too sick — and an estimated 2,000 died waiting. Now, a UK-based biotech company aims to make liver transplants — … Read more
Tumer-sick. Looking for relief for joint pain and after hearing social media influencers tout the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric, a New Jersey woman began taking the spice in a daily supplement. Weeks later, Katie Mohan was beset with symptoms of nausea and exhaustion, and despite maintaining healthy hydration levels, she noticed her urine was considerably … Read more
A man’s Facebook plea for a liver donor attracted the attention of a high-school acquaintance he hadn’t spoken to in 20 years. In April 2024, after experiencing appetite loss and losing 15 pounds in a month, Steven Register, 42, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, according to news agency SWNS. Doctors told the former … Read more
A fitness influencer was exposed for lying to millions of his followers, claiming he was following a very specific, bizarre diet and lifting a crazy amount of weight in the gym. Brian Johnson is known for his barbarian-like ways: a caveman diet – which he claimed consisted of animal liver, testicles and fertilised chicken eggs, … Read more
Using semaglutide injections, scientists were able to reverse life-threatening cases of liver disease in a new clinical trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Semaglutide, which is traditionally a treatment for type 2 diabetes, was given to participants who had been diagnosed with a life-threatening form of liver disease called metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis … Read more
Katie Thurston is sharing a heartbreaking health update. After the reality star, 34, announced she had breast cancer in February, she is now revealing that the cancer has spread. “After days of waiting, unfortunately, I did find out today that my breast cancer has spread to the liver,” Thurston detailed in a Friday Instagram video. “It is … Read more
As a measles outbreak expands in West Texas, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health and human services secretary, on Tuesday cheered several unconventional treatments, including cod liver oil, but again did not urge all Americans to get vaccinated. In a prerecorded interview that aired Tuesday morning on Fox News, Mr. Kennedy said that the federal … Read more
A Durham, North Carolina, man has turned his life around after receiving grave medical news. Derek Barnett, 55, was diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease 10 years ago, according to a report from SWNS. At his heaviest, Barnett weighed 240 pounds and was a size 38. Barnett, a construction worker who is currently unemployed due to health issues, … Read more
The liver does a lot of heavy lifting. The largest internal organ, it regulates clotting and removes toxins, yet research suggests many of us live with compromised liver function — and don’t even know it. It’s estimated that more than 100 million people in the U.S. have some form of liver disease, a broad term … Read more
He’s got a gut feeling your diet could use more vitamin E. “We have studies that show that people who consistently meet their dietary requirements for vitamin E have a lower rate of certain gut diseases and a lower rate of fatty liver disease,” Florida gastroenterologist Joseph Salhab said in a trending TikTok this month. “Vitamin E … Read more
Talk about an organ-ic diet. Dr. Joseph Salhab, also known as @thestomachdoc on TikTok, is revealing his six must-have foods for ultimate liver function — avocados, olive oil, oily fish, nuts, green tea and coffee. The Florida-based gastroenterologist frequently shares the details of his diet with his 1.7 million TikTok followers to inspire them to adopt gut- and … Read more
Do you have the guts to follow this routine? Florida gastroenterologist Joseph Salhab is revealing his daily diet of fruit, fish, coffee and nuts, hoping it inspires his 1.7 million TikTok followers to adopt gut- and liver-friendly eating habits. “I try to stay away from fast food that’s greasy and fried,” Salhab explained Sunday on TikTok. … Read more
This news may be hard to process. A new study from the University of Michigan estimates that 15.6 million American adults regularly take herbal and dietary supplements that could be potentially toxic to their liver. The six supplements are turmeric, green tea, ashwagandha, black cohosh, garcinia cambogia and red yeast rice. Over 80,000 herbal and dietary … Read more
Ezra Toczek, 5, got more than a gold star from his preschool teacher — he received a liver. The young child was put on the transplant list in February after being diagnosed with end-stage liver disease, and subsequent liver failure, as a result of damage to the organ suffered at birth. But in March, his former … Read more
Going vegan or vegetarian for just one meal can lower levels of harmful ammonia in adults whose livers are permanently damaged by cirrhosis, according to a study published Thursday. Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Medicine and Richmond VA Medical Center presented a burger containing 20 grams of protein to 30 carnivorous adults being treated at the … Read more
Here’s the skinny on chubby baby boys. Most folks find chunky newborns plum adorable, owing to their squeezable cheeks, plump thighs and rightly rounded bellies. However, a January 2024 study from the University of South Australia has determined that male tots born to obese moms are likely to be overweight at birth, and are at high risk … Read more
D’oh! A Pennsylvania mom claims a store-bought herbal remedy for menopause symptoms turned her skin so yellow, she wound up looking like Marge Simpson. Amber Heimbach, 39, visited her doctor last October, complaining of a number of issues, ranging from mood swings to heavy bleeding. The Harrisburg resident was offered prescription medication, but opted to … Read more