The liver is a 3-pound workhorse of an organ, processing much of what we take into our bodies. That includes medications, alcohol fatty foods and other toxins. But the liver has its limits. The ...

For most people, hepatitis A is a mild illness that goes away on its own. Symptoms usually get better within two months for most people but can persist as long as six months for some. Hepatitis A ...

Hepatitis—inflammation of the liver—affects millions of people worldwide each year. This potentially serious condition can stem from viral infections, alcohol consumption, toxins, medications, or ...

Working out of a tribal-owned hospital in Anchorage, Alaska, liver specialist Brian McMahon has spent decades treating the ...

Scientists have reported an “unusual” spike in hepatitis cases among children, with 60 cases in children under 10 years of age being investigated in England. A further 11 children under the age of ...

It is important to talk to a doctor about any symptoms that may indicate a problem with the liver. Many types of liver disease produce similar symptoms, so a doctor may need to order tests to help ...

Liver damage often starts slowly, and early signs are easy to miss. The condition can occur when the liver is injured or ...

Recognizing early liver disease signs is crucial as many conditions develop silently. Persistent fatigue, jaundice, abdominal swelling, confusion, fre ...

At least 10 states are reporting an alarming increase in cases of severe hepatitis -- or inflammation of the liver -- in children. Previously healthy children are suddenly developing hepatitis, or ...

My father didn’t know it, but by the time his urine had turned dark, the color of tea, he had only a month or so to live.