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New light shed on link between Alzheimer’s and liver disease

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Research shows how a protein, linked to fatty liver disease, can disrupt the blood-brain barrier and trigger neuroinflammation leading to neurodegenerative disease

New research from the University of South Carolina is uncovering exactly how non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) influences the neurological conditions associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The study describes how a certain protein produced in the liver can travel to the brain and trigger neuroinflammation.

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Gut bacteria signature reveals liver disease with over 90% accuracy

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Science is continuing to shine a light on the links between gut bacteria and all kinds of health conditions, ranging from depression, to autoimmune disease, to Alzheimer’s and PTSD. A US research team working to further unravel its secrets has happened… Continue reading Gut bacteria signature reveals liver disease with over 90% accuracy→

Gut bacteria signature reveals liver disease with over 90% accuracy

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Science is continuing to shine a light on the links between gut bacteria and all kinds of health conditions, ranging from depression, to autoimmune disease, to Alzheimer’s and PTSD. A US research team working to further unravel its secrets has happened… Continue reading Gut bacteria signature reveals liver disease with over 90% accuracy→

Baby receives liver stem cell treatment in world-first clinical trial

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In a new clinical trial, a six-day-old baby in Japan has received the world’s first successful transplant of new liver cells derived from embryonic stem cells. The “bridge treatment” kept the infant healthy until old enough to receive a liver transplan… Continue reading Baby receives liver stem cell treatment in world-first clinical trial→

Altered cancer drug takes the fight to inflammatory diseases

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Inflammation is a major focus of much medical research, with its links to arthritis, liver disease, cancers and many more illnesses. A new study carried out at Australia’s Peter Mac Cancer Centre has provided a possible new pathway forward, revealing t… Continue reading Altered cancer drug takes the fight to inflammatory diseases→

Exercise prevents onset of liver cancer in high-risk mice

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Liver cancer rates have more than tripled since 1980, according to the American Cancer Society, and a rise in obesity and type 2 diabetes have played a significant role in this trend. Scientists investigating these links in mice have uncovered new evid… Continue reading Exercise prevents onset of liver cancer in high-risk mice→

Scientists uncover metabolic mechanisms behind herbal “hangover cure”

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A good night out is all too often followed by a bad day. Most of us would probably reach for a glass of water and some greasy food over a herbal remedy that’s claimed to be a hangover cure, but dihydromyricetin (DHM) does seem to have some effect. And … Continue reading Scientists uncover metabolic mechanisms behind herbal “hangover cure”→

Study discovers novel ways intermittent fasting improves liver health

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Researchers from the University of Sydney have discovered how intermittent fasting influences key metabolic pathways in the liver. The study offers new insights into how fasting can confer certain health benefits and hypothesizes the development of spe… Continue reading Study discovers novel ways intermittent fasting improves liver health→

Association between liver dysfunction and Alzheimer's disease found in new study

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Researchers have found a direct correlation between liver function biomarkers in blood samples and neurodegeneration associated ...

A new study is building on the growing association between the liver and Alzheimer’s disease. Suggesting a correlation between blood-based liver function biomarkers and several neurological signs of Alzheimer’s, the research hypothesizes the neurodegenerative disease has broader metabolic effects in organs other than the brain.

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Discovery of liver cell with stem cell-like properties could eliminate need for organ transplants

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An exciting new study, led by scientists from King’s College London, has discovered a new type of cell in the liver. The research describes the cell as having “stem cell-like properties,” with the potential to regenerate damaged liver cells a… Continue reading Discovery of liver cell with stem cell-like properties could eliminate need for organ transplants→