Tag: liver
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Brain dead man saves four lives with heart, liver and kidneys
Due to lack of awareness and misconceptions, there is a shortage of organ donors, and with each passing year, the gap between the number of organs donated and the people waiting for transplant, is growing wider.
March 1, 2023 -
Fast food consumption linked to liver disease: Study
The study found that eating fast food is associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a potentially life-threatening condition in which fat builds up in the liver.
January 10, 2023 -
Researchers discover 380 million year old heart, shedding light on evolution of bodies
The Gogo Formation, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia where the fossils were collected, was originally a large reef.
September 17, 2022 -
Lifestyle changes during Covid behind rise in liver disease
The retrospective study led by researchers at Osaka City University in Japan revealed that cases of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease have increased since before the Covid pandemic.
March 28, 2022 -
‘35% of Indian population suffers from fatty liver’
“Human liver is one of the most important organs in our body performing more than 500 vital functions,” said Dr Sakshi Karkra, Head–Pediatric, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Artemis Hospitals.
February 18, 2022 -
Hit by Covid distress, Kerala street singer willing to sell kidney, liver
"With the money I will raise by selling my kidney/liver, I want to move into a small home and also see how I can get my son out from the jail besides helping my nephew as well."
July 14, 2021 -
Caring for your liver during Covid-19
"A pandemic-like situation can be dangerous for people suffering from liver disease as they are at a higher risk of suffering from severe complications from a virus such as Covid-19."
April 23, 2021 -
AMU scientist discovers proteins that form Cancer in liver
The AMU scientist said that he had been working on these cells for a decade and has established a dedicated lab to initiate pioneer research on Cancer Stem Cells at AMU.
June 22, 2020 -
Triggering mutations
Several substances including chemical carcinogens lead to cancer often after metabolic activation in the liver.
November 6, 2019 -
Foods that help cleanse your liver
It is important to keep your liver healthy as your liver performs critical body functions.
July 5, 2019 -
Poor oral health may cause liver cancer: Study
According to the researchers, of the 469,628 participants from the UK, 4,069 developed gastrointestinal cancer during the (average) six-year follow up. In 13 per cent of these cases, patients reported poor oral health.
June 18, 2019 -
Take care of your liver, the metabolic factory of your body
Save this powerhouse of an organ. Keeping your liver in good shape is important for maintaining health.
December 28, 2018 -
Is alcohol good for health?
Alcohol’s impact on your body starts from the moment you take your first sip.
August 8, 2018 -
Decoded: What causes dementia
The toxic build-up of urea, a compound created by the liver, in the brain has been found as the major reason that can cause brain damage and lead to Huntington’s Disease, one of seven major types of age-related dementia, finds a study. The study found that urea level peaks in the brain even before dementia...
December 12, 2017 -
Why you should have chicory tea
Have a good cup of chicory tea and experience its top five health benefits.
October 11, 2017 -
Brain dead girl gives new life to patients Mumbai, Pune
An 11-year-old brain dead girl became the source of new life to three patients in Maharashtra after her vital parts heart, liver and a kidney, were taken through ‘green corridor’ from here to rain-battered Mumbai and to Pune and Solapur. Her another kidney was donated to a needy patient, while eyes to two people in...
September 21, 2017 -
How to care for your liver
A glass of water or a cup of coffee can do wonders to the health of your liver!
September 7, 2017