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28 Jul
Serious Liver Disease From Heavy Drinking Has More Than Doubled
A new study finds the risk of liver disease from heavy drinking has more than doubled in the U.S. -- even though alcohol intake has remained steady overall.
23 Jul
Even Low Doses of CBD May Cause Liver Harm, Study Finds
In a new study, participants administered low doses of CBD for 28 days experienced liver enzyme elevations greater than 3 times the upper limit of normal.
27 Feb
Environmental Health Expert Gives FDA an ‘F’ for Its Handling of Chemicals in Our Food. His Advice on How to Lower Your Exposure
Dr. Leo Trasande, an internationally recognized expert in children’s environmental health, talks to HealthDay about the dangers of PFAS in our food supply.
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FDA Approves Wegovy to Treat Serious Liver Disease
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2025
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Novo Nordisk’s popular weight-loss drug Wegovy to treat a serious form of fatty liver disease.
The approval makes Weg...
Risk Has Doubled For Alcohol Liver Disease
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 24, 2025
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Heavy-drinking Americans are more than twice as likely to develop alcohol-related liver disease compared to two decades ago, even though folks genera...
Alcohol-Linked Liver Deaths Rising in Women and Young Adults
- HealthDay Reporter
- I. Edwards
- June 13, 2025
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Alcohol-related liver disease deaths are increasing — and they’re rising faster in some groups, including women, young adults and Indigenous people, new research shows.
Between 2018 and 2022, deaths from alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) rose nearly 9% a...
Diabetes Drug Effective For Fatty Liver Disease
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 6, 2025
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A repurposed diabetes drug can be an effective tool against fatty liver disease, a new clinical trial has found.
Dapagliflozin helped p...
Blood Test Can Predict Fatty Liver Disease
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 25, 2025
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Doctors can accurately predict a person’s risk of fatty liver disease as early as 16 years before symptoms develop, a new study says.
A blood test looking for five specific proteins can predict metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), more ...
These Three Bad Habits Can Harm Your Health As Young As Your Mid-30s
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- April 25, 2025
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Bad habits like smoking, heavy drinking and skipping exercise can start to impact a person’s health as early as their mid-30s, a new study says.
In fact, those three specific vice...
Belly Fat, Diabetes and Drinking Doubles Liver Disease Risk
- HealthDay Reporter
- India Edwards
- February 13, 2025
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If you've got a big belly, diabetes or high blood pressure, you may want to limit your alcohol, experts warn, as drinking could significantly raise your odds for serious liver disease.
Weight-Loss Surgery Protects Liver Health
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- January 30, 2025
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Weight-loss surgery can protect the liver health of patients with obesity and fatty liver disease, a new study reports.
Patients had a 72% lower risk of developing serious complications of liver disease after undergoing weight-loss surgery, researchers reported in Jan. 2...
Removing, Storing Patient's Blood Before Liver Surgery Helps Avoid Transfusions
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- December 11, 2024
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Canadian Rowan Ladd scratched her head when doctors said they might bank a blood donation from her at the start of her 2022 liver surgery, but she figured it couldn’t hurt.
“You’re told before surgery that the liver is so full of blood vessels that ther...
'Broken' Sleep Could Be Hallmark of Obesity-Linked Liver Disease
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- December 5, 2024
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Fatty liver disease may contribute to fragmented sleep patterns, robbing already sick people of good rest, a new study finds.
These folks woke up more often in the night, and then lay awake longer waiting for slumber to reclaim them, researchers found. These patients als...
AI Helps Spot Liver Disease Early
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- November 18, 2024
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AI can help doctors diagnose early cases of fatty liver disease, a new study says.
An AI program trained to spot a leading type of the disease, called metabolic-associated steatoti...
Fatty Liver Disease Now Affects 4 in 10 U.S. Adults
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- November 13, 2024
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Obesity, alcohol use and other factors are driving up rates of fatty liver disease among American adults, new research warns.
By 2018, federal data showed that 42% of adults had some form of fatty liver disease -- higher than prior estimates, according to a team led by <...
Scientists Successfully Reverse Liver Fibrosis in Mice
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- November 1, 2024
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Cirrhosis, hepatitis infection and other causes can trigger liver fibrosis -- a potentially lethal stiffening of tissue that, once begun, is irreversible.
For many p...
Experimental GLP-1 Med Might Be Breakthrough Against Fatty Liver Disease
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- June 10, 2024
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An experimental 'supercharged' form of popular GLP-1 weight-loss meds could help ease fatty liver disease, a new trial suggests.
The drug under development, survodutide, helped up to 83% of patients gain real improvements in markers of fatty liver disease, a widespread ...
Too Much Sitting Could Be Harming Kids' Livers
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 4, 2024
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Kids who spend more than six hours a day on their duffs have a greater risk of severe fatty liver disease and liver cirrhosis by the time they're young adults, a new study claims.
...
Even Skipping Meat for One Meal Helps Liver Disease Patients
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- May 3, 2024
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Advanced liver cirrhosis can push levels of ammonia in the blood to hazardous levels, but skipping meat at mealtime can help reverse that, new research shows.
"It was exciting to see that even small changes in your diet, like having one meal without meat once in a while,...
FDA Approves First Drug for Common, Serious Liver Disease
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- March 15, 2024
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Millions of Americans whose livers develop scar tissue due to a common disease now have the first approved drug, Rezdiffra, to treat the condition, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday.
The condition is called non-cirrhotic non-alcoholic steatohepatit...
Race, Ethnicity Plays Role in Liver Transplant Survival
- HealthDay Reporter
- Carole Tanzer Miller
- March 14, 2024
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Researchers hope findings from a new study of liver transplant patients will lead to improved interventions for those from racial and ethnic minority groups.
The study -- led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas -- found the risk of dying while wait...
Could Many Cases of 'Dementia' in Men Be Liver Cirrhosis Instead?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- February 1, 2024
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A new study of aging U.S. veterans finds that one in every 10 who have been diagnosed with dementia might actually have brain impairments caused by liver cirrhosis.
It's a condition called hepatic encephalopathy, and it's often treatable, explained a team led by
Alcohol-Linked Fatty Liver Disease More Fatal for Women
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- January 29, 2024
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Fatty liver disease can cause liver damage and can be one health effect of long-term heavy drinking.
Now, research shows that the illness can prove even more deadly for women who drink than for men.
Also called steatotic liver disease, the condition involves the st...
Experimental Weight-Loss Drug Slashed Fat in Livers of Obese People
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell
- November 15, 2023
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Retatrutide, an experimental weight-loss drug that could compete against blockbusters Wegovy and Zepbound, may work wonders for obese folks with liver disease, new research shows.
Heavy Drinking Tied to Dangerous Buildup of Fat Around Heart, Liver
- HealthDay Reporter
- Steven Reinberg
- September 18, 2023
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Before pouring another drink, consider this sobering new research: Heavy drinkers can develop fat around the heart, leading to heart failure and other cardiac problems.
This so-called pericardial fat is associated with increased risk of heart disease.
Researc...
Hepatitis C Treatments: A Comprehensive Guide
- HealthDay Reporter
- Kirstie Ganobsik
- July 6, 2023
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Did you know the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there were nearly 68,000 new cases of acute hepatitis C in 2020 and...
Learn the Differences Between Hepatitis A, B, C, D & E
- HealthDay Reporter
- Kirstie Ganobsik
- July 6, 2023
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Curious about what the differences are between hepatitis A, B, C, D and E? If so, you've come to the right place. Here, experts break down hepatitis infection by type to reveal what it is, the most common symptoms, how it's transmitted and the options available to treat it.
Cirrhosis of the Liver: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ann Schreiber
- June 20, 2023
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Cirrhosis of the liver poses a significant health challenge worldwide. With no known cure, it requires comprehensive management to slow liver damage, alleviate symptoms and prevent potential complications.
Cirrhosis is characterized by irreversible scarring of the liver....
Cases of Obesity-Linked Liver Disease Rising Steeply Among Americans
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 19, 2023
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MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay news) -- Fatty liver disease is increasing rapidly among Americans, outpacing obesity rates across many racial groups and affecting the liver health of millions, a new study reports.
Overall, metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver d...
How Do You Get Hepatitis C? Here's What to Know
- HealthDay Reporter
- Kirstie Ganobsik
- June 14, 2023
- Full Page
Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver no one wants to catch, so knowing how that can happen can be critical.
What Are the Symptoms of Hepatitis C?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Mandi Harenberg
- June 12, 2023
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Hepatitis C is often missed in the early stages of infection, so you need to know what symptoms might spell trouble.
Your Guide to Hepatitis C Medications
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ann Schreiber
- June 8, 2023
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Hepatitis C is a serious viral infection that can scar your liver, cause your liver to fail and raise your risk for liver cancer, but there are a multitude of medications that can treat it.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, an estimated
Is a Liver Dialysis Device on the Horizon?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- June 2, 2023
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A new liver dialysis device might soon be able to save patients on the edge of death from liver failure, early clinical trial results show.
The DIALIVE device safely improved organ function and alleviated symptoms in patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure, compared...
Software Bias Misses Lung Problems in Black Men, Study Finds
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- June 2, 2023
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A common test for lung function may be missing lung problems in Black men, leading to under-diagnosis and insufficient care.
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania estimates that as many as 40% more Black male patients would have been diagnosed with breathing ...
Need Accurate Info on Liver Disease? Don't Head to TikTok
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- May 9, 2023
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About 4.5 million adults in the United States have liver disease. If they're looking for information about their condition, they'd be wise to look beyond TikTok, new research suggests.
About 40% of posts about liver disease on the social media platform are false or misle...
From a Lock of Hair, Beethoven's Genome Gives Clues to Health, Family
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- March 22, 2023
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Genetic analysis of Ludwig van Beethoven's hair has provided new clues into the cause of the great composer's death in 1827 -- as well as evidence of a family scandal.
The analysis revealed that Beethoven suffered from a hepatitis B infection that could have contributed ...
FDA-Mandated Tweak to Common Rx Painkillers May Have Saved Lives
- HealthDay Reporter
- Alan Mozes
- March 8, 2023
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Acetaminophen, a popular over-the-counter medication for millions struggling with pain and fever, can also be found in prescription painkillers that combine acetaminophen and an opioid into one pill.
The problem? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has long known that ...
Exercise Can Help Shed Dangerous Fat Around the Liver
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- February 13, 2023
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Often, patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease are advised to lose weight, but that can be hard to do and takes precious time.
Now, researchers report they have found another strategy can help lower liver fat in people with this condition, which affects nearly 30%...
Fast Food May Be Toxic to Your Liver
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- January 12, 2023
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Do your liver a favor and steer clear of fast food, new research urges.
People with obesity or diabetes who consumed 20% or more of their daily calories from fast food had severely elevated levels of fat in their liver compared to those who ate less fast food or none.
New Hope Against 'Incurable' Liver Disease That Kills Children
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- January 6, 2023
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Patients with an incurable, genetic liver disease have new hope after an animal study showed that a single drug could reverse its effects.
Alagille syndrome is caused by a mutation that prevents the formation and regeneration of bile ducts in the liver.
About 4,000...
Even in Advanced Liver Disease, It's Never Too Late to Quit Alcohol
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- December 15, 2022
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Quitting alcohol can help reduce complications of liver cirrhosis, even in patients who have advanced disease. It can also help them live longer, new research shows.
"Our results clearly show that all patients with alcohol-related liver cirrhosis who maintain sustained ...
Even Early-Stage Liver Disease May Be Harming the Heart
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- December 8, 2022
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Liver disease can affect heart health and that includes even early forms of the disease, a new study reveals.
While it had previously been known that nonalcoholic fatty liver disease was associated with cardiovascular death, the relationship was poorly understood, said ...
Signs That COVID Infection Might Harm the Liver
- HealthDay Reporter
- Steven Reinberg
- December 1, 2022
- Full Page
COVID-19 may harm the liver, a small study suggests.
The virus appears to increase liver stiffness, a sign of potential long-term injury, but it's too early to tell if that portends serious liver disease, the researchers said.
"COVID infections have been obser...
Some Donor Livers Keep Working for 100 Years: Study
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- October 18, 2022
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Some human livers are tougher than others, lasting more than 100 cumulative years between the organ's original host and a transplant recipient, a new study ...
Donating Portion of Your Liver to Someone in Need Is Safe, Life-Saving: Study
- HealthDay Reporter
- Denise Mann
- September 27, 2022
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Thousands of people die every year while waiting for a liver transplant. Living-donor transplantation holds the potential to save many of these lives, yet remains underused in the United States.
During the procedure, a portion of a donor's liver is removed and transplant...
Hepatitis C Infection Can Kill, But Less Than a Third of Patients Get Treatment
- HealthDay Reporter
- Ernie Mundell and Robin Foster
- August 4, 2022
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Less than one-third of people with hepatitis C get treatment for this potentially deadly, but curable, infection within a year of their diagnosis, a new government report warns.
Spread by contact w...
Fat Around the Liver Raises Risk for Heart Failure
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- July 26, 2022
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About 30% of adults around the world have a buildup of fat in the liver, a condition called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Now an international team of researchers has linked that condition to a heightened risk of heart failure.
NAFLD, as it is called for shor...
U.S. Death Rate From Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis Triples Over Two Decades
- HealthDay Reporter
- Steven Reinberg
- June 20, 2022
- Full Page
Americans may have a collective drinking problem, made worse by the obesity epidemic, new research suggests. The new study found that deaths from alcoholic cir...
U.S. Doctors on the Frontlines of Hepatitis Outbreak Striking Kids
- HealthDay Reporter
- Alan Mozes
- April 27, 2022
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As health experts around the world try to understand why nearly 200 children in 12 countries have fallen seriously ill with severe hepatitis, doctors in Alabama are investigating nine such cases in that state...
WHO Says Acute Hepatitis Cases in Children Now Reported in 11 Countries
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez and Robin Foster
- April 25, 2022
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The World Health Organization said it is investigating an outbreak of acute hepatitis among children that now involves 11 countries, including the United States.
Among the 169 reported cases, at least one child has died from this inflammation of the liver and 17 childre...
How Too Much Drinking Harms the Liver
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robert Preidt
- April 16, 2022
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As Americans stepped up their drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic, liver disease and transplants surged.
Between March 2020 and January 2021, the number of U.S. patients with alcohol-associated liver disease who received a new liver or were wait-listed for a transplant...
1 in 4 Adults Has Liver Disorder That Ups Heart Risks
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robert Preidt
- April 15, 2022
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Alcohol abuse is a known cause of liver disease. But one in four adults worldwide has a liver condition not connected to drinking that ups the risk of heart disease, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement.
Long or Irregular Periods May Put a Woman's Liver at Risk
- HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2022
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Women with long or irregular periods are at increased risk for a serious condition called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, according to a new study.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a chronic disease in which excess fat builds up in the liver. It affects abou...