Cholesterol crystals in the liver may stiffen the organ early in those with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)—well before scarring develops—according to new research ...

Lipoprotein(a) isn't part of a standard lipid panel and is largely driven by genetics. Here's why it's important to get your ...

Sometimes the liver can develop abnormalities that can inhibit its function.

High cholesterol is a common health issue, especially in older people. Many people believe that cholesterol is only influenced by diet and lifestyle choices. Little do they know, family history or ...

Scientists at UT Southwestern have uncovered a surprising new “master switch” that helps control how much cholesterol the liver sends into the bloodstream. The newly identified protein, HELZ2, works ...

Triglycerides and cholesterol are both types of lipids (fats) that circulate in your blood, but both serve entirely separate ...

Scientists have discovered that combining two existing drugs can dramatically reduce liver fat linked to a common and often silent disease. The treatment not only improved liver health in animal ...