Liver

Do You Have an Angry Liver?

If you're constantly ill-tempered or anxious, you're said to have an angry liver. The liver is often referred to as the "seat of anger." Many Chinese and Ayurvedic medical practitioners equate chronic anger to poor liver function. In fact, there are numerous examples, based on Chinese research, says the National Institutes of Health.

Facing a Silent Liver Disease Epidemic

As nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH, stealthily becomes a leading cause of transplants, drug companies race to develop treatments.

Supplements cause more liver damage, decadelong study finds

Liver injuries from dietary supplements rose in one population over the last decade. They caused more deaths than traditional medications, too. But it's not yet clear if the results apply to the rest of the U.S.

The Liver. The redheaded stepchild

The liver is such an amazing organ, yet it’s overlooked by many. It’s like the redhead stepchild that no one talks about. I didn’t know anything about the liver, until I was diagnosed with liver disease, and started doing research.

The Liver: A ‘Blob’ That Runs the Body

The underrated, unloved liver performs more than 300 vital functions. No wonder the ancients believed it to be the home of the human soul.

Two fizzy drinks a day can raise risk of liver disease

Drinking just two cans of fizzy drink a day raises your risk of liver disease, according to a study. Scientists found people who drink more than one sugar-sweetened drink such as cola or lemonade a day were more likely to have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) than those who said they didn’t drink any fizzy drinks. And they warned that sugary drinks could also be linked to diabetes and heart disease.

Weed Seems to Protect Your Liver From the Effects of Hard Drinking

The largest study of the bunch found that drinkers who smoke weed had significantly lower odds of developing liver diseases including hepatitis, cirrhosis, steatosis, and even hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer. Researchers at the National Institute of Scientific Research at the University of Quebec looked at the discharge records of nearly 320,000 patients who had a past or current history of abusive alcohol use.

Why Hepatitis C Still Kills 16,000 Americans Per Year, and What We Can Do About It

A landmark public-health achievement -- stopping suffering and death from end-stage liver disease and liver cancer, while reducing and even eliminating new infections -- is now well within our grasp. But we must commit to this plan and work fast. Only then will we put hepatitis C where it belongs -- in our rear-view mirror.

Aegeline Identified As Harmful Ingredient In OxyElite Pro

Although around 180 million Americans use diet supplements daily, it is very difficult for the FDA to oversee them. Manufacturers do not need FDA approval before selling dietary supplements, but they are supposed to prove that new ingredients are safe for consumption.

Al D. Rodriguez Liver Foundation

The Al D. Rodriguez Liver Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides resources, education and information related to screening, the prevention of and treatment for the Hepatitis Virus and Liver Cancer. Our mission is to educate people about the relationship between chronic infection of the Hepatitis Virus and its association with Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) - which is the most common cause of liver cancer.

Alpha-1 Foundation

The Alpha-1 Foundation is committed to finding a cure for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and to improving the lives of people affected by Alpha-1 worldwide.

American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

To advance and disseminate the science and practice of hepatology, and to promote liver health and quality patient care AASLD is the leading organization of scientists and health care professionals committed to preventing and curing liver disease.

British Liver Trust

Liver disease is the fifth largest killer in the UK. We are here for everyone affected by liver disease, wherever they are in the UK. •We support patients so they don’t have to face liver disease alone •We campaign to improve awareness so people are aware of the risks to the liver •We lobby for improved services for liver patients •We fund research to find the causes and treatments of liver disease

Children's Liver Disease Foundation

Our vision is that childhood liver diseases will be understood, prevented and treated effectively, ensuring that babies, children, young people, their families and adults diagnosed in childhood achieve their full potential.

Chronic Liver Disease Foundation

The Chronic Liver Disease Foundation provides education to the medical community concerning a disease that affects an estimated 40 million people in the United States. The most common types of CLD in the United States include nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, chronic hepatitis C, alcoholic liver disease, chronic hepatitis B, and hemochromatosis.

Clinics in Liver Disease

A perfect source to consult for those in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology, Clinics in Liver Disease provides answers to clinical questions, information on the latest diagnostic methods and treatments, and numerous clinical images. Published quarterly—in February, May, August, and November—each issue offers in-depth reviews that focus on the liver and biliary system.

European Association for the Study of the Liver

Since 1966, when the association was founded, EASL has continued to grow from a small organisation that played host to 70 participants at its first meeting, to becoming the leading liver association in Europe.

Foundation for Liver Research

The Foundation for Liver Research was established in 1974 to develop and extend research into diseases of the human liver and to enhance medical research generally.

Liver Doctor

Love your liver and live longer.

Liver Families

Think of this website as a big, comfy house. As you step inside the door you will find a diverse group of wonderful friends from all around the world. We are gathered here for one reason: Our lives have been touched by biliary atresia or other pediatric liver disease and/or liver transplant.

Liver Lowdown

Liver Lowdown is the monthly general interest e-newsletter of the American Liver Foundation. In accordance with the Foundation’s mission, the e-newsletter is disseminated to provide information about the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease, as well as the organization’s research and advocacy endeavors.

Liver.ca

Founded in 1969 by a group of doctors and business leaders concerned about the increasing incidence of liver disease, the Canadian Liver Foundation (CLF) was the first organization in the world devoted to providing support for research and education into the causes, diagnoses, prevention and treatment of all liver disease.

LiverFoundation.org

The Liver Disease Information Center provides information on a variety of topics related to liver health and liver disease.

LiverTox

LIVERTOX® provides up-to-date, accurate, and easily accessed information on the diagnosis, cause, frequency, patterns, and management of liver injury attributable to prescription and nonprescription medications, herbals and dietary supplements. LIVERTOX also includes a case registry that will enable scientific analysis and better characterization of the clinical patterns of liver injury. The LIVERTOX website provides a comprehensive resource for physicians and their patients, and for clinical academicians and researchers who specialize in idiosyncratic drug induced hepatotoxicity.

Living With Liver Disease

The Living With Liver Disease site is all about providing up to date knowledge on all aspects of liver disease. We aim to do this through our 'Wiki' or knowledge base and through forums where people can meet others who suffer with liver disease.

Love Your Liver

Love Your Liver is a national awareness campaign from the British Liver Trust aimed at encouraging us all to look after our livers and stay healthy.

My Sick Liver

If you are reading this, you or someone you know may have already been diagnosed with liver disease or maybe even cirrhosis. It's a scary and confusing time!

National Liver Foundation

NLF( National Liver Foundation) is a voluntary, non-profit organization promoting awareness and prevention of liver diseases. It offers help, information, and supports to those suffering from liver disease and their families. In addition, NLF reaches out to support programmes involving diagnosis, prevention and treatment of liver- related diseases.

ScienceDaily

Your source for the latest research news.

Liver Space

An information hub for children living with liver disease, and for the people who care for them.

MayoClinic.org

Liver disease can be inherited (genetic) or caused by a variety of factors that damage the liver, such as viruses and alcohol use. Obesity is also associated with liver damage. Over time, damage to the liver results in scarring (cirrhosis), which can lead to liver failure, a life-threatening condition.

MedicineNet.com

Comprehensive resource covering all aspects of liver disease.

MedlinePlus

The term "liver disease" applies to many conditions that stop the liver from working or prevent it from functioning well. Abdominal pain, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), or abnormal results of liver function tests suggest you have liver disease.

NHS Choices

In the UK, liver disease is on the increase. Three of the main causes of liver disease are: •obesity •undiagnosed hepatitis infection •alcohol misuse