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Liver Cells Made to Order
Stem cell breakthrough may lead to better treatments, researchers say

Transplant Patients Should Be Monitored for Ear Infection
Transplantation failure can result from symptomless otitis media, research finds

Gene Linked to Liver Disease in Cystic Fibrosis
Screening for the variation could help identify risk factors early on, researchers say

FDA Investigating Weight-Loss Drug Over Reports of Liver Damage
32 cases reported since orlistat came on market in 1999

Drinking Moderately or More Ups Men’s Cancer Risk
Canadian study links regular alcohol consumption to six cancers

Gut Hormone Could be Key to Blood Sugar
Lab study may point to new direction for diabetes treatment

Top Hepatitis C Treatments Equally Effective
Landmark assessment also finds treating early helps prevent liver failure

If 2 Painkillers Are Banned, What Next?
Other options, available and in the pipeline, could plug a Percocet-Vicodin gap, experts say

Genetic Links to Rare Liver Disease Found
Understanding primary biliary cirrhosis may lead to new treatments, researchers say

Common Industrial Chemicals May Not Boost Cancer Risk
Use of PFOA, PFOS as additives is already being phased out, experts note