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Liver

The liver is a vital organ. It has a wide range of functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion. The liver is necessary for survival; there is currently no way to compensate for the absence of liver function long term, although liver dialysis can be used short term. This organ plays a major role in metabolism and has a number of functions in the body, including glycogen storage, decomposition of red blood cells, plasma protein synthesis, hormone production, and detoxification. It lies below the diaphragm in the abdominal-pelvic region of the abdomen. It produces bile, an alkaline compound which aids in digestion via the emulsification of lipids. The liver's highly specialized tissues regulate a wide variety of high-volume biochemical reactions, including the synthesis and breakdown of small and complex molecules, many of which are necessary for normal vital functions. Medical terms related to the liver often start in hepato- or hepatic from the Greek word for liver, hēpar (ἡπαρ).

Saffron may help prevent liver cancer

A new study has found that saffron, a commonly used spice that add flavour and colour to foods, provides a significant chemopreventive effect against liver cancer in animal models.

Saffron in food When saffron was administered to rats with diethylnitrosamine (DEN), induced liver cancer, an inhibition of cell proliferation and stimulation of apoptosis was observed.

Weight gain harsher among Indian population: Study

"In terms of prevention, the best advice at this point is to prevent oneself from being energy positive. So that means reducing daily caloric intake and burning off more calories by doing more activity to avoid weight gain and fat gain," Anand said.

Uma Devi Khatri also know as Tuntun Weight issues are a struggle for many people, but some ethnic groups have even more difficulty than most, says new Canadian research that shows people from India may not gain weight all over, but their insides may be bearing the brunt of damage.

The study from Hamilton's McMaster University says people of South Asian origin require less weight gain than their Caucasian counterparts before fat begins to surround their internal organs because of a diminished storage capacity under the skin, causing fatty acids to reach organs faster.

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