The more we learn about biology, the closer we get to being able to treat disease -- and the more complicated our understanding of disease itself becomes. A new research finding showing a strong relationship between complex microbial ecologies in human intestines and the common but serious medical condition known as fatty liver illustrates this paradox. From past genomic ... Continue Reading
Liver cirrhosis and alcohol in the 20th Century
ScienceDaily (Jan. 10, 2011) — A paper describing a dramatic change during the 20th century in England and Wales in the association between social class and mortality from liver cirrhosis features in Alcohol and Alcoholism. While deaths from cirrhosis were more common among higher social classes in the early part of the century, the pattern changed so that deaths from cirrhosis ... Continue Reading
'Hair Of The Dog' No Hangover Cure, Say Experts
'Hair Of The Dog' No Hangover Cure, Say Experts. Time, fluid replacement still the only help for over-imbibers By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay News) -- During this season of good cheer and abundant holiday parties, hangovers are not uncommon. And while folk remedies abound, the only things that are truly helpful in curing the misery of a hangover the morning ... Continue Reading