Gastroenterology

Human gut fungus reverses liver disease in mice

Researchers at Peking University have discovered that a filamentous gut fungus, Fusarium foetens, can reverse metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH) in mice. These findings have implications for developing ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Ozempic can treat fatty liver disease

The cutting-edge weight-loss drug Ozempic/Wegovy can stop and even reverse fatty liver disease, a new clinical trial has found.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Blood test can predict fatty liver disease

Doctors can accurately predict a person's risk of fatty liver disease as early as 16 years before symptoms develop, a new study says.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Inherited mutation linked to fatty liver disease

Researchers at Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine have discovered a rare genetic variant that can directly cause metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty ...

Dentistry

How dentists could help tackle obesity in children

As a specialty registrar in pediatric dentistry, I've seen first-hand the pain children experience because of poor oral health. Tooth decay happens when teeth are damaged by acids produced by oral bacteria breaking down sugar ...

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