Obesity

More Americans Are Getting Bariatric Surgeries

Study shows as more Americans become obese number of laparoscopic bariatric surgeries significantly increased and inhospital mortality rate has dropped.

Alcoholism

'Low Response drinking' the Biggest risk factor in Alcoholic binges

A low level of response to drinking has been found as the biggest cause of heavy drinking and alcohol-related problems, the National Institute of Alcoholism and the International Society for Biomedical Research has found.

Liver Health

Noninvasive liver tests may predict hepatitis C patient survival

Non-invasive tests for liver fibrosis, such as liver stiffness measurement or the FibroTest, can predict survival of patients with chronic hepatitis C, according to a new study in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute.

Hepatitis

Coffee drinking improves hepatitis C treatment response

Advanced hepatitis C patients with chronic liver disease may benefit from drinking coffee during treatment, according to a new study in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute...