The first ever transplantation of a pig's liver into a living person helps us better understand how animal organs can be used ...

Doctors in China say they transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a 71-year-old man who lived 171 days after the procedure, and 38 of those days were with the pig organ in place – a first ...

Bhubaneswar: Doctors at Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) have successfully treated a 2.7-year-old girl diagnosed ...

A new guideline from the American College of Gastroenterology provides advice on how to make surgery safer for patients with ...

Good liver health is important. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is common. Diet and exercise are key. Coffee and leafy greens help. Beans, soy, and fatty fish are beneficial. Avoid alcohol and added ...

Fatty liver disease, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, largely due to changes in lifestyle and dietary habits. Obesity, heavy consumption of sugary ...

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and on Saturday, hundreds of families came together at the Truman Sports Complex to celebrate inclusion, friendship and community at the 30th annual “Step Up ...

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — A doctor at an Overland Park hospital made history performing the area’s first non-invasive liver tumor treatment. FOX4 spoke with the surgeon about how it works and the first ...

When we hear about sudden weight gain, the first things that come to our mind are overeating, hormonal imbalances, or less exercise. But a Harvard medical specialist says that one frequently ...

The liver helps blood to clot, balances fluid levels, excretes cholesterol, hormones, drugs and bilirubin from the body and helps to keep the immune system on an even keel. I could go on but, to cut ...

Rising obesity among young people is fueling serious health risks, from diabetes and cancer to liver disease. Gastroenterologist explains causes and prevention. Today's generation of teens faces ...