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Is Ginger Good for Your Liver?

Is Ginger Good for Your Liver?

Blen Shumiye, MD

Ginger can support liver health by reducing inflammation, improving liver enzymes, and boosting insulin sensitivity. See how it helps fatty liver and who should use caution.

Is Ginger Good for Your Liver?

Blen Shumiye, MD

Ginger can support liver health by reducing inflammation, improving liver enzymes, and boosting insulin sensitivity. See how it helps fatty liver and who should use caution.

Renal Cyst Symptoms: What to Watch For and When to See a Doctor

Renal Cyst Symptoms: What to Watch For and When...

Abel Tamirat, MD

Most kidney cysts are benign, but some cause pain or bleeding. Discover common renal cyst symptoms, complications, and when medical care is needed.

Renal Cyst Symptoms: What to Watch For and When...

Abel Tamirat, MD

Most kidney cysts are benign, but some cause pain or bleeding. Discover common renal cyst symptoms, complications, and when medical care is needed.

What is the Best Hepatic Encephalopathy Treatment and Manage Long-Term Symptoms?

What is the Best Hepatic Encephalopathy Treatme...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Effective hepatic encephalopathy treatment focuses on lowering ammonia, preventing triggers, and supporting long-term stability through medication, nutrition, and lifestyle care.

What is the Best Hepatic Encephalopathy Treatme...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Effective hepatic encephalopathy treatment focuses on lowering ammonia, preventing triggers, and supporting long-term stability through medication, nutrition, and lifestyle care.

Kidney Tea: Can Herbal Teas Really Support Kidney Health?

Kidney Tea: Can Herbal Teas Really Support Kidn...

Blen Shumiye, MD

Herbal kidney teas may aid hydration and mild detox, but some herbs can harm those with kidney disease. Find out which are safe and when to avoid them.

Kidney Tea: Can Herbal Teas Really Support Kidn...

Blen Shumiye, MD

Herbal kidney teas may aid hydration and mild detox, but some herbs can harm those with kidney disease. Find out which are safe and when to avoid them.

Frequent Urination in Women: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Care

Frequent Urination in Women: Causes, Symptoms, ...

Blen Shumiye, MD

Frequent urination in women is often caused by UTIs, hormonal changes, or overactive bladder. Learn key symptoms, common causes, and when to seek medical care.

Frequent Urination in Women: Causes, Symptoms, ...

Blen Shumiye, MD

Frequent urination in women is often caused by UTIs, hormonal changes, or overactive bladder. Learn key symptoms, common causes, and when to seek medical care.

At What Stage of Cancer Does Ascites Occur? Causes and Symptoms

At What Stage of Cancer Does Ascites Occur? Cau...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Learn at what stage of cancer does ascites occur, how it affects your body, which symptoms matter most, and ways treatment plus home tracking protect daily comfort, rest, and ease.

At What Stage of Cancer Does Ascites Occur? Cau...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Learn at what stage of cancer does ascites occur, how it affects your body, which symptoms matter most, and ways treatment plus home tracking protect daily comfort, rest, and ease.

Black Toenail and Diabetes: Causes, Warning Signs, and When to Seek Help

Black Toenail and Diabetes: Causes, Warning Sig...

Abel Tamirat, MD

A black toenail in diabetes can mean injury, fungus, or poor circulation. Find out what it means, when to see a doctor, and how to prevent complications.

Black Toenail and Diabetes: Causes, Warning Sig...

Abel Tamirat, MD

A black toenail in diabetes can mean injury, fungus, or poor circulation. Find out what it means, when to see a doctor, and how to prevent complications.

What is the Best Hepatic Encephalopathy Treatment and Manage Long-Term Symptoms?

What is the Best Hepatic Encephalopathy Treatme...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Effective hepatic encephalopathy treatment focuses on lowering ammonia, preventing triggers, and supporting long-term stability through medication, nutrition, and lifestyle care.

What is the Best Hepatic Encephalopathy Treatme...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Effective hepatic encephalopathy treatment focuses on lowering ammonia, preventing triggers, and supporting long-term stability through medication, nutrition, and lifestyle care.

What Is a Liver Specialist and When Should You See One?

What Is a Liver Specialist and When Should You ...

Abel Tamirat, MD

A hepatologist specializes in diagnosing and treating liver diseases like hepatitis, fatty liver, and cirrhosis. Learn when and why to see a liver expert.

What Is a Liver Specialist and When Should You ...

Abel Tamirat, MD

A hepatologist specializes in diagnosing and treating liver diseases like hepatitis, fatty liver, and cirrhosis. Learn when and why to see a liver expert.

Bronze Diabetes: Understanding This Rare Form of Iron Overload

Bronze Diabetes: Understanding This Rare Form o...

Blen Shumiye, MD

Bronze diabetes, caused by hereditary hemochromatosis, combines darkened skin with diabetes from iron buildup. Discover how it’s diagnosed and treated.

Bronze Diabetes: Understanding This Rare Form o...

Blen Shumiye, MD

Bronze diabetes, caused by hereditary hemochromatosis, combines darkened skin with diabetes from iron buildup. Discover how it’s diagnosed and treated.

What Do Alcoholic Liver Disease Nails Look Like?

What Do Alcoholic Liver Disease Nails Look Like?

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Wondering what alcoholic liver disease nails look like? Know the signs and why they appear so you can stay in control with your health.

What Do Alcoholic Liver Disease Nails Look Like?

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Wondering what alcoholic liver disease nails look like? Know the signs and why they appear so you can stay in control with your health.

Kidney Health Supplements: What Works and What to Avoid

Kidney Health Supplements: What Works and What ...

Abel Tamirat, MD

Not all kidney supplements are safe. Explore proven options like omega-3s and CoQ10, plus key ingredients and habits that truly support kidney health.

Kidney Health Supplements: What Works and What ...

Abel Tamirat, MD

Not all kidney supplements are safe. Explore proven options like omega-3s and CoQ10, plus key ingredients and habits that truly support kidney health.

What Are the 4 Stages of Cirrhosis of the Liver? Understanding Progression and Care

What Are the 4 Stages of Cirrhosis of the Liver...

Abel Tamirat, MD

Cirrhosis progresses through four stages, from mild scarring to end-stage liver failure. Learn what happens at each stage and how treatment can help.

What Are the 4 Stages of Cirrhosis of the Liver...

Abel Tamirat, MD

Cirrhosis progresses through four stages, from mild scarring to end-stage liver failure. Learn what happens at each stage and how treatment can help.

Can Kidney Disease Be Reversed? What Patients Need to Know

Can Kidney Disease Be Reversed? What Patients N...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Wondering can kidney disease be reversed? Learn when damage may improve, how to slow progression, and how at-home urine strips help you track kidney health and safely at home more.

Can Kidney Disease Be Reversed? What Patients N...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Wondering can kidney disease be reversed? Learn when damage may improve, how to slow progression, and how at-home urine strips help you track kidney health and safely at home more.

Liver Flukes in Toilet: What It Means and When to Worry

Liver Flukes in Toilet: What It Means and When ...

Blen Shumiye, MD

Liver flukes are parasitic worms that can infect the liver and bile ducts. Discover causes, symptoms, treatment options, and how to prevent infection safely.

Liver Flukes in Toilet: What It Means and When ...

Blen Shumiye, MD

Liver flukes are parasitic worms that can infect the liver and bile ducts. Discover causes, symptoms, treatment options, and how to prevent infection safely.

How Big Are Kidney Stones? A Guide to Size, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

How Big Are Kidney Stones? A Guide to Size, Sym...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Wondering how big are kidney stones? Learn typical sizes, symptoms, risks, and when to seek help or use at-home urine tests to track your kidney health.

How Big Are Kidney Stones? A Guide to Size, Sym...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Wondering how big are kidney stones? Learn typical sizes, symptoms, risks, and when to seek help or use at-home urine tests to track your kidney health.