liver disease

9 Signs of Liver Disease and Different Types of Liver Problems

Every year almost 40,000 Americans die from chronic liver disease and cirrhosis. This is just short of the number of female deaths from breast cancer annually. Liver disease is a serious public health concern but does not always get the attention that it deserves. Contrary to popular belief, liver disease is not only a >> Read More ...

Basic Facts About Hepatitis (Liver Inflammation)

It may not be the most well known disease, but hepatitis is a significant health problem the world over. There are still widespread misconceptions about the disease, like it is always due to a viral infection. However, a better understanding of all types of hepatitis is one of the most important steps in reducing the >> Read More ...

Types of Hepatitis and Different Causes of Hepatitis

There are several types and sub-types of hepatitis (liver inflammation) which are usually classified according to the cause of the disease. This can be broadly divided into : Infectious hepatitis, which is inflammation of the liver due to an infection. This may also include certain systemic infections, some of which are >> Read More ...

Yellow Bowel Movement and Causes of Yellow Diarrhea

The color of the normal bowel movement is any shade of brown (ranging from a light bown or tan to darker brown hue). When stool appears a very light brown to yellow brown or even overtly yellow then it needs to be assessed further. Yellow stool does not always indicate a problem. Sometimes consuming foods and beverages >> Read More ...