FAIRFIELD, N.J., Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Liver Foundation (ALF) brings its Bili the Brave™ children's book to life through a beautiful, animated video with narration by CNN political ...
High bilirubin levels in newborns may be natural and temporary. However, high bilirubin in adults could be a sign of an underlying health condition, such as jaundice, gallstones, and liver issues.
Bilirubin is the end product of heme catabolism and originates primarily from the breakdown of erythrocyte hemoglobin in the reticuloendothelial system. A smaller, yet significant, proportion is ...
When red blood cells die, they leave behind bilirubin, a yellow-orange pigment in the blood. The liver filters bilirubin from the bloodstream to be removed in your stool. If too much is in your system ...
Infant jaundice is a condition where a baby’s skin, and the white part of their eye, appear yellow. Jaundice is a common condition in infants, affecting over 50 percent of all newborns. Jaundice is ...
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What Does It Mean to Have Low Bilirubin?
Having low bilirubin levels may not pose a health risk for most people. The problem typically does not cause symptoms or health problems; in some cases, low levels may result from the impact of ...
Neonatal unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia and resultant clinical jaundice affect up to approximately 85% of newborns. Although this condition is generally a benign, transitional phenomenon, ...
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What causes high bilirubin levels?
High bilirubin levels can cause jaundice, a sign of liver damage. Gallstones can lead to a build-up of bilirubin in your blood. A doctor can use phototherapy to treat high bilirubin levels in infants.
The body produces bilirubin when it breaks down red blood cells, and the liver helps excrete it. High bilirubin levels in adults can result from liver disease, pancreatitis, some cancers, and other ...
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