“When we think about the liver as a metabolic central organ, the liver plays a central role in essentially keeping you alive every day.  You can’t really get away with a liver that is either removed or dysfunctional. It is so essential to life,” said Andrew Koutnik, a scientist specializing in metabolic health. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

September 05, 2025

Happy Friday! Today, we'll discuss the liver’s vital role as the powerhouse of metabolic health and why high-dose CT scans could pose health risks. Enjoy. Chrisy Trudeau Managing Editor The Liver’s Vital Role: The Powerhouse of Metabolic Health “When we think about the liver as a metabolic central organ, the liver plays a central role in essentially keeping you alive every day.  You can’t really get away with a liver that is either removed or dysfunctional. It is so essential to life,” said Andrew Koutnik, a scientist specializing in metabolic health. SHARE*      READ NOW Why High-Dose CT Scans Could Pose Health Risks While most consider CTs a medical imaging miracle, recent research suggests there’s a potential dark side to this technology. SHARE*      READ NOW Today's Top Stories Europe Nasal Spray May Reduce Risk of COVID-19 Infection: Study READ NOW ＞       US News RFK Jr. Defends CDC Shakeup as Fired Director Issues New Claim READ NOW ＞       US News States Form Health Alliance to Counter CDC READ NOW ＞       Sponsored Content Unearth the history of Revelation by watching The 7 Churches of Revelation: Times of Fire. LEARN MORE ＞ WORDS OF WISDOM We still do not know one thousandth of one percent of what nature has revealed to us. – Albert Einstein – Healthy Living Mindset 5 Habits of an Unhurried Life READ NOW ＞       Acupoints An Easy-to-Use Acupoint for Intestinal Support READ NOW ＞       Food & Nutrition Japan’s Comprehensive Approach to Emergency Food Supplies READ NOW ＞       Today's Meal Idea Recipe Approved by Sheridan Genrich Clinical Nutritionist & Naturopathic Expert Bread and Butter Pickles Sweet, tangy, and just the right amount of zippy, these bread and butter pickles are perfect for piling onto sandwiches. If you’re new to pickling, this recipe is the perfect place to start: simple, foolproof, and guaranteed to convert you into a homemade-pickle person. How to Make It Worth a Look Preparedness Firefighters’ 30s Solution Could Save Your House From Kitchen Fire       Contributed by Gan Jing World If You Sit All Day, THIS Is Falling Apart Inside You — Why Daily Stretching Is Essential Exercise Your Brain Spot the Difference SPOT Today's Hurdle GUESS Relaxing Music PLAY Play our popular Crossword and Word Wipe. Want to play something else? See all games. Thank you for reading Rise & Shine! Enjoying this newsletter? We'd love to hear how we can make it even better! Do you know someone who would like this newsletter? Share this sign up link with your friend. Prefer push notifications? Download The Epoch Times from the App Store or Google Play. Trouble viewing this email? View in browser. Advertisement: The information in this newsletter is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of many experts and journalists. The Epoch Times encourages you to make your own healthcare decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified healthcare professional. * When sharing an article, giftaccess@TheEpochTimes.com is added to the list of recipients. If your friend is not already a subscriber, we will send them a special link for free access to the article. Our Rise & Shine newsletter is one of the best ways to receive vital health news and information. Manage your email preferences here or unsubscribe from Rise & Shine here. Copyright © 2025 The Epoch Times, All rights reserved. The Epoch Times. 229 W. 28 St. Fl. 7 New York, NY 10001 | Contact Us