Many adults breathe a sigh of relief when their annual blood work comes back normal. But liver specialists say that healthy ...

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ in the upper-right abdomen. It stores and releases bile, which is a liquid the liver produces, to support digestion by helping to break down fats. The ...

Doctors can test for gallbladder issues using a combination of physical exams, blood tests, and imaging studies. Several issues can affect the gallbladder, including gallstones, inflammation, or ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had right upper abdominal pain, and my doctor suspected gallbladder problems. The abdominal ultrasound showed that my gallbladder was normal, and the HIDA scan showed normal ...

Research increasingly points to one simple trend in liver health: people who eat more antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables tend to have lower ALT and AST levels. Elevated liver enzymes—such as ALT ...

What happens to your liver when you take vitamin D supplements every day? Learn how vitamin D is processed by the liver, whether daily supplementation is safe, the risks of excessive intake, and what ...

Liver disease often develops without obvious symptoms. Know the five early warning signs doctors say could signal liver ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I had right upper abdominal pain, and my doctor suspected gallbladder problems. The abdominal ultrasound showed that my gallbladder was normal, and the HIDA scan showed normal ...