May 18, 2012: Test Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C, Says CDC
Undetected disease can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, agency notes

April 20, 2012: Childhood Obesity May Raise Odds of Adult Liver Cancer
Findings underscore importance of healthy weight in youth, researcher says

January 30, 2012: Live Liver Donation Safer Than Previously Thought
Risk of death is 1.7 per thousand donors, new study finds

January 27, 2012: Statins May Stave Off Liver Cancer in People With Hepatitis B
Study found lower risk of developing disease for people taking these cholesterol-cutting drugs

January 20, 2012: Many U.S. Adults Not Vaccinated for Hepatitis B
Missed opportunities lead to many new infections each year, study found

January 06, 2012: Researchers Identify Liver Cancer Risk Factors
Hepatitis C, obesity contribute to rising rates, new studies find

December 22, 2011: Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommended for Adults With Diabetes
Shared blood glucose monitors, finger-stick devices pose infection risk, experts warn

November 28, 2011: Fatty Liver Disease Doesn't Affect Survival, Study Finds
Researchers surprised that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease had no impact on health, longevity

November 23, 2011: Too Much Acetaminophen Over Time May Damage Liver
'Staggered overdoses' are difficult for doctors to spot, researchers say

June 23, 2011: New Drug Effectively Treats Hepatitis C
Adding Incivek to standard therapy also cut treatment time in half, researchers say

June 02, 2011: Obesity Greater Risk for Fatty Liver Than Alcohol, Study Finds
Moderate amounts of red wine had no ill effect and even improved cholesterol levels, researchers say

May 23, 2011: FDA Approves Another New Drug to Fight Hepatitis C
Incivek cleared body of the liver-damaging virus faster than older meds in trials

May 14, 2011: FDA Approves New Drug to Fight Hepatitis C
Victrelis appears to clear the body of the liver-damaging virus quicker than standard medicines

April 26, 2011: Vitamin E, Diabetes Drug May Not Ease Obesity-Linked Liver Trouble in Kids
Fatty liver disease affects 1 in 20 U.S. children, and can have serious consequences, study authors say

April 13, 2011: Aerobic Exercise May Curb Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Report
Daily one-hour walks also improved insulin sensitivity in people who are obese, researchers found

February 15, 2011: Higher Levels of Blood Protein Linked to Lower Respiratory Risks
Bilirubin may have a protective effect, researchers say

December 24, 2010: Health Tip: When to Call the Pediatrician About Jaundice
Warning signs to monitor

December 14, 2010: Once-Daily Dose Approved for Prezista
Anti-HIV drug sanctioned in combination with ritonavir

November 29, 2010: Health Tip: Managing Fatty Liver
Suggestions to prevent or treat the condition

November 01, 2010: Race Affects Hepatitis C Recurrence After Liver Transplant
Patients who receive organ from a white donor at higher risk, researchers find

October 18, 2010: Baraclude Sanctioned for Severe Liver Disease
Among people with chronic hepatitis B

September 02, 2010: Health Tip: If You Have Cirrhosis
Here's how it could impair your liver

August 09, 2010: Adding Third Drug May Improve Hepatitis C Treatment
Study shows promise, but experts say questions remain, including issues of viral resistance

June 29, 2010: Clues to Preventing Return of Liver Cancer
Small study finds antiviral therapy halts recurrence in patients with chronic hepatitis B

June 25, 2010: Rapid Test to Detect Hepatitis C Approved
OraQuick HCV can detect viral antibodies in about 20 minutes

June 23, 2010: Better Rx for Cirrhosis-Linked Bleeding
Study finds early shunting reduces recurrence of bleeding, improves survival

June 14, 2010: Experimental Liver Transplant Approach Shows Early Promise
Goal is to produce transplantable liver organs out of discarded liver material

June 09, 2010: Old Drugs May Have New Use Against Hepatitis C
Drugs used for obesity, diabetes might fight dangerous liver infection, study shows

June 03, 2010: Lead Poisoning Unlikely Cause of Beethoven's Death
Technology helped researchers analyze bone fragments to rule out one of many theories

May 21, 2010: Statin Use Tied to Eye, Kidney, Liver Troubles
But heart-healthy benefits of the cholesterol drugs outweigh these risks, experts say

May 03, 2010: Many Kids With Hepatitis C Are Missed
Untreated, the infection can lead to liver damage, liver cancer, researcher says

April 28, 2010: Vitamin E Helps Treat Common Liver Disease
But only effective in less than half of cases, study finds

April 28, 2010: Chewing Khat Linked to Severe Liver Damage
Herb appears to lead to liver failure in some, British researchers say

April 09, 2010: Liver Disease May Go Undetected in Children
Many doctors misinterpret critical numbers, researchers say

March 25, 2010: Indian Spice May Thwart Liver Damage
Hair dye and smoking linked to the condition, researchers say

March 25, 2010: Xifaxan Approved for People With Liver Disease
To treat disorder that affects brain function

March 24, 2010: Researchers Identify 2 Genes Linked to Fatty Liver Disease
Could yield better tests, treatments for condition that can cause liver damage, type 2 diabetes

March 19, 2010: High Fructose Corn Syrup Linked to Liver Scarring
Study ties the ubiquitous sweetener to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

March 12, 2010: Obesity, Drinking a Double Threat to the Liver
Combination increased chances of cirrhosis, studies found

February 26, 2010: Early Liver Detection Methods Ineffective
Further research needed to explore differences in accuracy, researchers say

December 17, 2009: Protein Examined for Role in Liver Cancer
Better understanding of TAK1 could lead to new treatments for liver disease, researchers say

December 03, 2009: New Hepatitis C Treatment Shows Promise
Drug prevented virus from replicating in the livers of primates

November 13, 2009: Chinese Scientists Develop Database on the Liver
Information on proteins could help guide treatments for hepatitis and more

October 23, 2009: Coffee May Slow Liver Disease
Finding could be good news for those with hepatitis C, researchers say

October 15, 2009: Liver Cells Made to Order
Stem cell breakthrough may lead to better treatments, researchers say

October 06, 2009: Transplant Patients Should Be Monitored for Ear Infection
Transplantation failure can result from symptomless otitis media, research finds

September 08, 2009: Gene Linked to Liver Disease in Cystic Fibrosis
Screening for the variation could help identify risk factors early on, researchers say

August 07, 2009: Drinking Moderately or More Ups Men's Cancer Risk
Canadian study links regular alcohol consumption to six cancers

July 22, 2009: Top Hepatitis C Treatments Equally Effective
Landmark assessment also finds treating early helps prevent liver failure

June 10, 2009: Genetic Links to Rare Liver Disease Found
Understanding primary biliary cirrhosis may lead to new treatments, researchers say