Vinyl chloride dilutes fairly quickly in outside air and water. One concern for lingering exposure from the derailment involves private wells.

Vinyl chloride dilutes fairly quickly in outside air and water. One concern for lingering exposure from the derailment involves private wells.

Briskly walking for 150 minutes a week can significantly reduce liver fat in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Detox diets and cleanses supposedly clear the body of allegedly toxic substances. But the evidence suggests otherwise.

Glassfrogs make themselves transparent while they rest by taking red blood cells from circulation and concealing them in their livers.

High doses of a green tea extract may protect against a variety of diseases, but it can also create liver damage, researchers say.

A new study in mice highlights a promising drug target for a rare and lethal kind of liver cancer. It may lead to novel therapies.

Bariatric surgery can reduce risk of heart disease for people with obesity, a new study shows.

Liver transplant waitlists can range from 30 days to over five years. Developing treatments that spur liver regeneration could help reduce demand for scarce organs.

New research shows how gene mutations fuel the growth of bile duct cancer, a rare but aggressive type of liver cancer.