Doctor explains what chronic alcohol consumption does to your liver: ‘Your liver metabolises alcohol into a toxic…’

It is common knowledge that alcohol is bad for the liver, but how much can it handle before giving up? Dr Sood explains what ...
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5 issues with your liver caused by drinking alcohol

Your liver silently performs hundreds of essential functions daily, from filtering toxins to supporting digestion and metabolism. Yet this resilient organ faces a formidable adversary in alcohol. The ...

Understanding edema: How fluid buildup causes swelling, symptoms, and prevention tips to reduce the risk

Edema is the accumulation of excess fluid in body tissues, causing noticeable swelling, commonly in the feet, ankles, and ...

Water Intoxication: Is Your Water Intake Harming Your Liver?

As most sources of drinking water contain markers of certain heavy metals and pollutants that settle on the surface due to ...
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Ask a Doctor: Tips for keeping your liver healthy

Q: We often hear about hepatitis and cirrhosis when talking about the liver, but what role does this organ play, and what can you do to keep your liver healthy? A: The liver is about the size of a ...

Feet can reveal more about your health than you might think - Signs of heart failure or liver disease; Why it matters the most and how to take care of your feet

Persistent foot and ankle swelling can be an early indicator of serious health issues like heart failure, liver disease, or ...

Sequana Medical Announces First U.S. Commercial alfapump® Implantation at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York

Milestone in bringing breakthrough treatment option to US patients with recurrent and refractory ascites due to liver cirrhosisFeedback from hepatology community supports US market potential from this ...