Located in the upper right portion of your abdomen, the liver stands as one of the body’s most vital organs — silently filtering toxins, producing essential proteins, and storing nutrients. When this ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

A buildup of fat in the liver can occur with certain conditions, including alcohol-associated liver disease (such as alcoholic fatty liver disease) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). If you ...

The morning after a night of drinking, discovering yellow-tinged eyes staring back from the bathroom mirror should trigger immediate alarm bells. This golden discoloration, medically known as jaundice ...

Colon cancer pain often feels like cramping, bloating, or a dull ache in the abdomen or back. Pain may worsen at night or in the morning, not improve with rest, and differ from common muscle or ...