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Do you know iron buildup in brain linked to higher risk for movement disor
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
San Diego (California) [US] August 2 (ANI): The body absorbs too much iron due to a condition known as hereditary hemochromatosis, which is brought on by a gene mutation. This causes tissue damage and diseases like liver disease, heart disease, and diabetes. However, scant and conflicting re
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Healthy and happy liver is the secret mantra for a healthy life says Dr Ra
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 20 (ANI/NewsVoir): "Liver is a powerhouse organ which performs complex functions needed for normal functioning of the body. It is an essential organ of the body without which a person cannot survive and hence it is important to keep it healthy and happy by
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Highly accurate non-invasive test for major liver diseases created by rese
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 15 (ANI): Researchers have created a liquid biopsy test, which uses two circulating proteins, to test for major liver diseases. The test was found to be highly accurate, sensitive, and specific for both NASH and liver fibrosis.
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Study: Pediatric liver disease increases type 2 diabetes risk
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 13 (ANI): Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common pediatric liver disease, affecting 5 to 8 million children in the United States. In NAFLD, the cells of the liver store large fat droplets, which can affect the function of the liver.
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Two very rare types of gastrointestinal disorders successfully treated wit
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 21 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Two patients with very rare types of gastrointestinal disorders were successfully treated at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital recently.
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Long, irregular menstrual cycles in women put them at higher risk for fatt
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 4 (ANI): Women with long or irregular menstrual cycles are known to have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. But, a new study recently found that these women might also be at risk for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
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Coffee consumption improves digestion: Study
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 23 (ANI): A recent clinical study has found positive effects of coffee on digestion and the gut, and protects against common digestive complaints such as gallstones as well as certain liver diseases.
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Study examines development of fatty liver disease under healthy diet
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 20 (ANI): A new study has identified two genes, previously reported to be involved in cancer, as regulators of the metabolic state of the liver.
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Mumbaikars get the first dedicated Gastro Super Speciality Hospital- Globu
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 20 (ANI/Target Media): Good news for all Residents of the western suburban area in Mumbai! Now they can avail advanced treatment facility at their nearby location for all Adult & Paediatric Digestive & Liver Diseases related ailments. Globus, a 2
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Study finds coffee consumption can stimulate digestion
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 19 (ANI): According to new research, coffee has positive effects on digestion and the gut, and protects against common digestive complaints such as gallstones as well as certain liver diseases.
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Study finds consuming alcohol during pandemic linked to more liver disease
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Boston [US], December 26 (ANI): Researchers have projected the rates of liver disease and associated deaths due to increased alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Air pollution linked to fatty liver disease: Study
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 26 (ANI): According to a large scale epidemiologic study, links have been identified between long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD).
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