Top 10 Facts on Vaccine Safety

July 30th, 2019

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It’s well known that liver cancer is more common in men than in women. But why is this the case? Several studies have sought to answer this question. Recently, experts from Spain’s Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid may have uncovered the reason behind women’s lower liver cancer prevalence: Adiponectin, a fat cell […]

Spring Season Must-Try: Liver-Friendly Turmeric Recipes

May 8th, 2019

If you’ve tried vibrant South Asian cuisine, you most likely got a taste of turmeric, a bright yellow spice that adds color and flavor to curries, mustard, and other rich dishes. But did you know that turmeric — an MVP seasoning — also offers vital anti-inflammatory and liver health benefits? Turmeric comes from a plant […]

Time to Reverse a Trend: Numerous African-American Hep Patients Diagnosed Late, Study Reveals

April 15th, 2019

This is important news – about timing. The American Cancer Society estimates that for 2019, about 42,030 new cases of primary liver cancer and intrahepatic bile duct cancer will be diagnosed in the United States. This figure suggests how common liver cancer is, and reminds us to take liver health seriously, including the importance of […]

T cell-based Immunotherapy for Liver Cancer

March 8th, 2019

Good news for the fight against liver cancer! A researcher at the Center for Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) is working on editing T cells to determine and kill Glypican-3 (GPC3), which is considered as a biomarker of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which is a common form of liver cancer in young people.  Associate […]