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 ...

Researchers report that pairing two known medicines reduced liver fibrosis in mice, offering a possible path toward scar ...

Cocoa flavanols may aid heart and liver health, but strong long-term evidence is still lacking.

One of the lesser understood dilemmas of OLT is the phenomenon of the PNFG, the graft that despite all efforts by organ recovery and transplant teams to ensure its viability, fails to function. In ...

Congenital hepatic fibrosis is a type of liver disease that is present from birth. It typically affects the function of the bile ducts and the veins that carry blood from the digestive tract to the ...

The liver is vital for keeping metabolism stable throughout pregnancy. When you consume alcohol, your liver may have to work harder, which could impact how well it detoxifies, balances hormones, and ...