January 15, 2025

Bertagnolli to Exit NIH Director Role

NIH director, Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, is stepping down after launching major initiatives in women's health and long COVID research, indicating optimism for their continuation under new leadership.

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January 15, 2025

Waist Circumference Predicts Pediatric Steatotic Liver

This study explores the role of waist circumference, body mass index, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in pediatric steatotic liver disease, identifying waist circumference as a significant non-invasive screening tool.

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January 14, 2025

Low-Carb Diet Improves Reflux and GI Health in Obesity Study

Low-carb, high-fat diets reduced reflux symptoms and altered short-chain fatty acids in obesity.

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January 07, 2025

7% Weight Loss Key to Liver Health

New clinical review finds 'losing as little as 7% of body weight can lower liver fat and reduce symptoms of fatty liver disease,' reports physician-targeted analysis of evidence-based dietary interventions for NAFLD management.

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January 07, 2025

Teen Liver Disease: Simple Math Beats BMI

A recent study published in Frontiers in Medicine revealed a significant positive correlation between weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in U.S. adolescents, emphasizing the urgent need for effective diagnostic and preventive measures.

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January 06, 2025

Alcohol Hepatitis: Why Females Face Higher Risks

Study reveals rising hepatitis rates in young adults, with females facing greater risks of cirrhosis and liver-related death.

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January 03, 2025

Surgeon General Issues Advisory on Alcohol, Cancer Link

Of all breast cancer cases in the U.S., 16.4% are directly linked to alcohol consumption.

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December 30, 2024

Nutrafol Safety Signal Emerges in Case Study

A previously healthy 26-year-old developed severe liver injury after using Nutrafol, with a biopsy confirming marked necroinflammatory damage with complete resolution upon discontinuation.

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December 27, 2024

More Aerobic Minutes Equals More Weight Loss

At 150 minutes per week, participants averaged a weight loss of 2.79 kg, while at 300 minutes per week, weight loss increased to 4.19 kg.

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