Before Michelle Trachtenberg's February 2025 death, fans of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress were concerned about her ...

The clinical warning “Possible liver failure” indicates that the liver function is deteriorating rapidly, which indicates ...

“Breaking Amish” star Jeremiah Raber was airlifted to a hospital with a very high, life-threatening blood sugar level and ...

Acute liver failure is a medical emergency that can cause life threatening complications. It’s most commonly caused by drug overdose in the United States, with acetaminophen being the most common ...

Liver disease affects 1.8% of US adults, with significant mortality due to cirrhosis complications. Causes include viral infections, autoimmune disorders, genetic factors, and lifestyle choices like ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Right now, patients with obesity and cirrhosis ...

A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS for short) is a procedure meant to help blood flow more easily through your liver. It’s usually done to treat complications caused by liver damage ...

A Cleveland Clinic study shows that patients with obesity and fatty liver-related cirrhosis who had bariatric (weight-loss) surgery significantly lowered their future risk of developing serious liver ...

Because SCD can impair blood and oxygen delivery to any part of the body, it can cause a wide range of complications, including anemia, blood clots, and stroke. It can also damage organs, such as the ...