(Natural News) Western diets, which are characterized by a high intake of fatty and cholesterol-rich foods, are known to be bad for your health. A new study presents another reason why adhering to a Western diet is bad for you: This type of diet can cause non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which is a serious form of […]

(Natural News) Researchers from India have found that eating oats (Avena sativa) can help prevent alcohol-induced liver damage. In their study, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, the research team looked at the protective effect of oat extract against alcohol-induced acute liver injury in a mouse model. Research has found an association between consumption of […]

(Natural News) Alcohol consumption has become part of our lives. For most of us, we drink either to relax, to socialize – or simply because we enjoy it. While drinking in moderation is fine, too much of it can take a toll on your health, especially on the liver. In particular, one of the possible side effects of excessive […]

(Natural News) Maybe you have heard the success stories about medical marijuana, how this once demonized plant-based medicine is now curing seizure disorders in children and helping patients get off multiple pharmaceutical drugs. But did you know that the Indian spice called turmeric is a powerful healing root that is just as effective as 14 […]

(Natural News) When a person has a liver disease called cholestasis, the flow of bile from their liver is decreased. This may cause symptoms such as jaundice or fatigue. Thankfully, a study published in the journal Chinese Herbal Medicines has revealed that gardenias (Gardenia jasminoides) may help address this condition. In the study, researchers observed the effect […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Longyan University and the University of Science and Technology of China report that curcumin has protective effects against alcoholic fatty liver disease. In their study, which appeared in Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, the team carried out a metabolomic analysis to determine the effects of alcohol consumption and curcumin on mice liver. Curcumin […]

(Natural News) In a new study that was published in the Journal of Hepatology, researchers were able to surmise that nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is not only associated with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but also to cancers that have nothing to do with the liver, such as colorectal and breast cancers. “NAFLD is a very […]

(Natural News) Citrus fruits can boost your immunity and even help fight cancer. According to a study, citrus fruits can also be crucial to the prevention of weight-related health problems. The study findings showed that citrus fruits like grapefruits, lemons, limes, and oranges have a type of antioxidant that can help neutralize serious health risks of obesity. […]

(Natural News) Many health-conscious people worry about maintaining a healthy weight and keeping their blood pressure or cholesterol under control, but few people give much thought to their liver – until something goes wrong. Unfortunately, that’s far more likely than you might think as 20 to 30 percent of Americans are now said to have […]

(Natural News) People who started drinking excessive amounts of alcohol in their late teens are more likely to suffer from a severe liver disease later in life, according to a study published in the Journal of Hepatology. The study, which was conducted by researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, analyzed the effects of […]