Articles for Liver Disease

Alcohol use increased during the Covid-19 pandemic. A new study shows that it’s still high
1 month ago

Alcohol use increased during the Covid-19 pandemic. A new study shows that it’s still high

CNN  

CNN — A surge of stress-related drinking and alcohol-related deaths brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic in the US has not tapered off the way Dr. Brian Lee, a transplant hepatologist at Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California, had hoped. “I was hopeful that we would see declines in alcohol use, but I’m a practicing liver specialist, and …

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Alcohol use increased during the Covid-19 pandemic. A new study shows that it’s still high
1 month ago

Alcohol use increased during the Covid-19 pandemic. A new study shows that it’s still high

CNN  

CNN — A surge of stress-related drinking and alcohol-related deaths brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic in the US has not tapered off the way Dr. Brian Lee, a transplant hepatologist at Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California, had hoped. “I was hopeful that we would see declines in alcohol use, but I’m a practicing liver specialist, and …

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Beer drinkers, beware: How your favourite beverage might be sabotaging your diet and health
1 month, 1 week ago

Beer drinkers, beware: How your favourite beverage might be sabotaging your diet and health

Hindustan Times  

If you're someone who enjoys a drink now and then, you might want to pay attention to this! Impact of beer on diet quality and health risks "Beer-only drinkers were more likely to have lower income, higher rates of smoking, and less physical activity compared to those who consumed other types of alcohol," explains study author Peng-Sheng Ting, M.D., a …

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Insurance Contract Necessitates Full Disclosure Of Material Facts: NCDRC
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Insurance Contract Necessitates Full Disclosure Of Material Facts: NCDRC

Live Law  

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by Mr. Subhash Chandra and Dr. Sadhna Shanker, in held that an insurance contract mandates utmost good faith, requiring complete disclosure of material facts, and an insurer is entitled to repudiate the contract if such facts are withheld. Challenging the State Commission's order, the insurer pointed out several issues: the Commission ignored medical …

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Regular Exercise to Avoiding Sugary Beverage: 5 habits to help reverse fatty liver condition
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Regular Exercise to Avoiding Sugary Beverage: 5 habits to help reverse fatty liver condition

India TV News  

Fatty liver disease, a condition characterised by the accumulation of fat in liver cells, can lead to serious health complications if left unchecked. Fatty liver often develops due to obesity, excessive alcohol consumption, insulin resistance, or certain medications. 5 habits to reverse fatty liver: Healthy Diet Choices: Adopting a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins is …

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Bigg Boss OTT 3: Sana Makbul tears up while talking about battle with non-alcoholic hepatitis
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Sana Makbul tears up while talking about battle with non-alcoholic hepatitis

Hindustan Times  

Bigg Boss OTT 3 is proving to be a roller coaster ride for the contestants. Sana Makbul recently broke down while talking about dealing with non-alcoholic Hepatitis. Sana Makbul reveals dealing with non- alcoholic Hepatitis While recalling her diagnosis of liver disease, Sana told, "I've non- alcoholic Hepatitis- a liver disease. Sana Makbul's fight in Bigg Boss OTT 3 Sana …

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Does your body itch at night? It can be a sign of liver disease; know other symptoms
6 months ago

Does your body itch at night? It can be a sign of liver disease; know other symptoms

India TV News  

The liver is located in the upper right part of our stomach below the ribs. Itching at night If there is a problem in your liver, the biggest sign is itching at night. Other symptoms of damaged liver: Stomach swelling: In liver disease, fluid starts accumulating in the stomach, due to which swelling may occur around the stomach. Nausea: If …

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Ultrasound key to detect fatty liver disease early: Experts
6 months, 1 week ago

Ultrasound key to detect fatty liver disease early: Experts

India TV News  

Experts highlighted the importance of ultrasound for the early detection of fatty liver disease, noting that blood tests alone might not offer a prompt diagnosis. Currently, diagnosing fatty liver disease mainly relies on a combination of patient history, physical examination, and blood tests, which measure liver enzyme levels and other liver function indicators. Therefore, I urge healthcare professionals to consider …

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Revolutionary weight-loss jab Tirzepatide - which is sold under the name Mounjaro - could save patients from life-threatening liver failure, study finds
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Revolutionary weight-loss jab Tirzepatide - which is sold under the name Mounjaro - could save patients from life-threatening liver failure, study finds

Daily Mail  

A revolutionary weight-loss jab could save patients from life-threatening liver failure, a study has discovered. Tirzepatide, sold under the name Mounjaro, is an injectable anti-obesity drug that suppresses appetite by artificially activating the hormones that make you feel full – much like popular jabs Ozempic and Wegovy. More than half of patients with fatty liver disease, often triggered by obesity, …

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The 5 Biggest Early Warning Signs Of Liver Damage
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The 5 Biggest Early Warning Signs Of Liver Damage

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Your liver, which is the largest internal organ in your body, is responsible for a lot. Liver disease is a very broad term that encompasses many different conditions that impair normal liver function, according to Dr. Douglas Weine, a gastroenterologist at Hackensack Meridian Health Center. “Signs and symptoms of liver disease do not typically present until there …

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Determine the Functioning of Your Liver with Liver Function Test
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Determine the Functioning of Your Liver with Liver Function Test

Hindustan Times  

Liver, which is located in the abdomen, carries out a number of vital tasks, such as removing toxins, storing nutrients, breaking down drugs and alcohol, and creating bile, enzymes, and proteins. Elevated ALT levels in the bloodstream often indicate liver damage, potentially stemming from various conditions such as fatty liver disease, hepatitis, or alcohol-induced liver injury. Higher ALP levels may …

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Study sheds more light on ability of cancer drug to lower blood sugar
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Study sheds more light on ability of cancer drug to lower blood sugar

Hindustan Times  

The efficacy of a medication to prevent liver fat accumulation--a condition that frequently coexists with obesity and can result in dangerous fatty liver disease--has been further explored by researchers at the University of Oklahoma. The publication builds on a previous discovery made by Tiangang Li, PhD, and a team of researchers at OU Health Harold Hamm Diabetes Center: A drug …

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4 Body Organs That Can Get Affected By Fatty Liver Disease
6 months, 4 weeks ago

4 Body Organs That Can Get Affected By Fatty Liver Disease

News 18  

Fatty liver disease is one of the most common diseases that a vast number of people are going through. Obesity is one of the biggest causes of fatty liver disease. One of which is metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, and the other is alcohol-related fatty liver disease. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease is a fatty liver disease that is not …

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Alcohol-related deaths soar to an all-time high in wake of Covid - fuelled by 'concerning' uptick in middle-aged women
8 months ago

Alcohol-related deaths soar to an all-time high in wake of Covid - fuelled by 'concerning' uptick in middle-aged women

Daily Mail  

Deaths from alcohol have spiralled to an all-time high in Covid's wake, official data revealed today. Ian Hamilton, associate professor of addiction at the University of York, said: 'These latest figures are extremely worrying because they show there has been yet another dramatic rise in deaths due to alcohol. Last year an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development report revealed …

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World Liver Day 2024: Know why excess oil and sugar in foods equally bad as alcohol for liver
8 months ago

World Liver Day 2024: Know why excess oil and sugar in foods equally bad as alcohol for liver

India TV News  

Ahead of World Liver Day 2024, doctors said that eating a diet high in sugar and oil may be just as harmful to the liver as drinking alcohol, which is known to be terrible for liver health. While alcohol is known to be bad for liver health, consuming foods rich in sugar and oil may be equally dangerous for the …

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World Liver Day 2024: Aloe vera juice to mint cucumber water; 10 homemade drinks to boost liver health
8 months ago

World Liver Day 2024: Aloe vera juice to mint cucumber water; 10 homemade drinks to boost liver health

Hindustan Times  

World Liver Day 2024: Liver disease can silently develop and become a serious health concern with time if left unchecked. On the occasion of World Liver Day, here are some homemade drinks that can work wonders for your liver Caring for your liver and taking corrective lifestyle measures can boost its function and slow down fatty liver disease. Aloe vera …

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Dangers of fatty liver: 5 reasons it's rising in young, lifestyle tweaks to reverse it
8 months, 1 week ago

Dangers of fatty liver: 5 reasons it's rising in young, lifestyle tweaks to reverse it

Hindustan Times  

Once the disease of the middle-aged and old, fatty liver is now being detected increasingly in younger adults. Here are some of the top reasons behind fatty liver in young people along with corresponding lifestyle changes to correct it. TOP LIFESTYLE CHANGES TO MANAGE FATTY LIVER Dr. Vinit Shah, Senior consultant Hepatology, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, Maharashtra suggests effective lifestyle …

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Why is there a WHO alert on viral hepatitis? | Explained
8 months, 1 week ago

Why is there a WHO alert on viral hepatitis? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: India accounted for 11.6% of the total viral hepatitis disease burden globally in 2022, making it the country with the second highest disease load after China, according to the World Health Organization’s Global Hepatitis Report 2024 released recently. Dr. Sudeep Khanna, senior consultant, gastroenterologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, explained that one of the major reasons for the …

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How oestrogen protects against fatty liver: Research
9 months, 1 week ago

How oestrogen protects against fatty liver: Research

Hindustan Times  

New research from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet demonstrates how oestrogen protects against MASLD, a fatty liver disease that has developed rapidly during the obesity epidemic. The study, published in the journal Molecular Systems Biology, demonstrates how a new medicine under development could become a future treatment for fatty liver disease and liver cancer. The global obesity epidemic has resulted in a …

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Fatty liver: Causes and expert tips to combat the disease
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Fatty liver: Causes and expert tips to combat the disease

Hindustan Times  

The liver is a vital organ, like the superhero of our body, working hard to keep us healthy 24 hours a day as it has various important functions like detoxification, metabolism of carbohydrates and fat proteins. Treatment is usually recommended for individuals with significant fatty liver, liver fibrosis, consistently elevated liver enzymes, or when associated with risk factors like diabetes, …

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Women who consume soft drinks daily at higher risk of liver cancer; 5 side effects explained
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Women who consume soft drinks daily at higher risk of liver cancer; 5 side effects explained

Hindustan Times  

Women who consume sugar-sweetened beverages once or more daily are at a higher risk of developing diseases like liver cancer and chronic hepatitis, says an observational study led by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Soft drinks being high in sugar and soda pose grave risk to a person's overall health and puts one at risk of obesity, diabetes, cancer, …

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Early signs of liver damage you should not ignore
1 year ago

Early signs of liver damage you should not ignore

Hindustan Times  

CID actor Dinesh Phadnis who played the role of Freddy in popular show CID passed away on December 5 due to extensive liver damage. A damaged liver can cause many complications from blood clotting, difficulty in concentrating, confusion, sleep disturbances among many other health issues "Liver damage can manifest in various ways, and recognising early signs is crucial for prompt …

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Diabetes Can Increase The Risk Of Liver Diseases: Study
1 year, 1 month ago

Diabetes Can Increase The Risk Of Liver Diseases: Study

News 18  

Did you know that type-2 diabetes can increase the risk of liver disease? If you have Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis, it can increase your chances of pre-diabetes or type-2 diabetes. The accumulation of fat in the liver or an increase in weight can definitely increase your blood sugar levels in the body. The study also found that …

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The Impact of Diet on Fatty Liver Disease
1 year, 2 months ago

The Impact of Diet on Fatty Liver Disease

News 18  

Diet plays a pivotal role in the development and progression of Fatty Liver Disease. There are two main types of FLD: non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and alcoholic fatty liver disease. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can help reverse fatty liver changes. The impact of diet on Fatty Liver Disease cannot be overstated.

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