Universal signature derived from the gut microbiome predicts cirrhosis

The illustration shows a healthy liver (left) and a liver with cirrhosis. Credit: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the leading cause of chronic liver disease worldwide, affecting a quarter of the world’s population. It is a progressive condition that, in …

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Josue Vargas loses teeth, wins fight

5:27 pm ET Steve KimESPN Junior welterweight contender Josue Vargas enjoyed a solid night of work in a dominating unanimous decision victory over Salvador Briceño in the Top Rank boxing card main event at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Although the scores were wide (99-91, …

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