Fatty liver disease often leads to chronic liver inflammation and can even result in liver cancer. Scientists have now shown in mice that intermittent fasting on a 5:2 schedule can halt this ...

When I was first studying nutrition, I learned about juvenile and adult-onset diabetes. When teens started showing up with adult-onset diabetes, the nomenclature changed to Type 1 and Type II diabetes ...

The prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has risen sharply, prompting doctors to emphasize the importance of eating healthy to prevent liver damage. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or ...

Share on Pinterest Combining aerobic exercise such as swimming with fasting may be beneficial for people with liver disease, a study suggests. George Pachantouris/Getty Images Nonalcoholic fatty liver ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. A liver function test checks how ...

High levels of liver enzymes can suggest liver inflammation or disease. Liver enzyme tests can help diagnose issues like hepatitis, cirrhosis, and heart disease. Factors like alcohol use and physical ...

The SGOT or Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase test is done to check liver health This test detects any liver damage or ...