Results for Liver Diseases

Fatty liver disease unrelated to alcohol use is becoming more common in the United States. Right now, the best treatment is lifestyle changes.

If you live with heartburn or acid reflux, you are likely taking medication to manage it. Proton pump inhibitor (PPIs) drugs are medications that reduce gastric acid secretions, and include popular…

Posted on Jun 10, 2015
Although there may not be a fountain of youth, there are plenty of things you can do to improve your chances for a long, healthy life
Follow this expert advice from our Palo Alto Medical Foundation primary care doctors to do the best for your health at each life stage.
Childhood and Teen Years
“I think one of the most important things parents can do is help their kids cultivate wellness behaviors right from the start,” says Radhika…

In June 2015, Amanda L. of Chambersburg, PA, hit her heaviest weight at 281 pounds. When her doctor diagnosed her with liver disease caused by being overweight, she decided it was time to make some changes. With the help of a Fitbit fitness tracker she started counting steps, and today, at age 35, she's lost nearly 100 pounds.

Cirrhosis isn’t just caused by years of heavy drinking. WebMD explains other conditions and medications that can raise your risk of developing this serious liver disease -- and steps to take to lower it.

Fatty liver disease affects about 25% of people globally. Here is a detailed look at fatty liver, as well as some strategies to help resolve it.

Online Programs in Geriatric Dentistry
For most of us, dentistry is simply dentistry, regardless of patient age. This, however, is just untrue. Each age group faces specific problems and has unique needs, but when we think of geriatric dental care, what comes to mind? Dentures. Unfortunately, providing dental care to seniors is much more complicated and expensive than simply wearing dentures. Healthy gums and teeth impact…

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is linked to high fructose consumption. But trehalose, a different kind of sugar, may block the entry of sugar into liver cells, reducing the risk.

As obesity rates soar, a sometimes fatal liver disease is becoming epidemic

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease often doesn’t present with symptoms, so here’s what you should know about this common disease.

It has 500 jobs and is as big as a football. Take this WebMD quiz to see how much you know about one of your body's most important organs.

What makes viral hepatitis a global health problem
Chronic hepatitis B and C are life-threatening infectious diseases that cause serious liver damage, cancer, and premature death. More than 300 million people are infected with the hepatitis B virus or the hepatitis C virus
Hepatitis B and C are silent epidemics, hitting children and marginalized populations the hardest which include people who inject drugs, Indigenous Peoples, prisoners,…

If you notice swelling in your feet and ankles, you are suffering from what is medically called edema. Certain medical conditions, including pregnancy or liver disease, and medications can cause edema, along with a diet high in sodium. Treatment requires you first take care of the underlying cause. Limiting your sodium intake can also help by...

Alcohol and acetaminophen are well-known liver dangers, but what else can be harmful? WebMD says some of them may surprise you.

A liver specialist teams up with a nutrition epidemiologist to examine the direct impact of consuming sugar-sweetened beverages on developing liver disease.

Read up. And you’ll find that one liver disease can lead to another… and another:

The Standardized Patient program at USC is one of the first in the country, founded in 1963. Actors are trained to play any number of symptoms: liver disease, terminal cancer, diabetes.

Learn about hepatitis B viral (HBV, Hep B) liver disease. Transmission of the virus is via blood, semen, saliva, broken skin around the mouth, genitals, or rectum. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention information is included.

What You Should Know About Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Last updated: Apr 17, 2019
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract in both men and women. It is characterized by abdominal pain, bloating or gas and altered bowel habits, such as diarrhea and constipation. IBS affects about 10-15% of the U.S. population and is more prevalent in women and in patients under the age of 50. IBS can have a great physical and emotional impact and is…

Is your liver too fat? It's no joke. Your liver can gain a dangerous amount of weight, which ups your risk of diabetes, heart disease and serious liver damage. In this video, Dr. Mehmet Oz discusses how you can slim down your liver.