Are you among the one in five adults who have fatty liver disease? Most sufferers have no idea
Jules Hutton, 51, (pictured) was horrified when a routine ultrasound for tummy pain picked up a build-up of fat in her liver. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cases of Obesity-Linked Liver Disease Rising Steeply Among Americans
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... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 19, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Four changes to your skin that could indicate most severe stage of fatty liver disease
In extreme cases fatty liver disease can result in liver failure and even death. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Association Between the Fatty Liver Index and CKD Association Between the Fatty Liver Index and CKD
Data from the KORA study provides insight into the potential association between the fatty liver index and the incidence of CKD.Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology Journal Article Source Type: news
The body shape that may indicate inflammation and a risk of fatty liver disease
If you are a certain body shape, you are more prone to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, according to Dr Igor Troickis. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Zydus starts trial to generate data on effect of Saroglitazar Mg in NAFLD patients
Zydus Lifesciences has launched a real-world data registry trial to determine the benefits of its liver drug, Saroglitazar Magnesium, on patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and associated ailments. Between 1,500 male and female NAFLD patients are expected to be enrolled in the study, with each participant expected to be traced for around 56 weeks. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - June 9, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Diabetes, Fatty Liver Disease, Ultraprocessed Foods Linked Diabetes, Fatty Liver Disease, Ultraprocessed Foods Linked
Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease has become the most common cause of chronic liver disease. It is estimated that cases will increase by 56% over the next 10 years.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
NASH Drug Shown to Reduce Liver Fat by 65% in Some Patients NASH Drug Shown to Reduce Liver Fat by 65% in Some Patients
Akero Therapeutics said on Monday data from a mid-stage study showed its experimental therapy reduced liver fat by 65% in certain patients with a type of fatty liver disease called nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Transplantation Headlines)
Source: Medscape Transplantation Headlines - June 7, 2023 Category: Transplant Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Teens Are Taking Wegovy for Weight Loss. But Doctors Have a Lot to Learn
For a long time, if Dr. Emily Breidbart, a pediatric endocrinologist at NYU Langone Health, wanted to put one of her patients on a weight-loss drug, she often chose metformin. It wasn’t a perfect option. The drug is approved to treat diabetes, not obesity, and typically leads only to “very modest” weight loss, she says. But Breidbart had few other choices for her adolescent patients. “Medications that have been approved for obesity really have been few and far between” for kids and teenagers, she says.
That changed in late 2022, when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Novo Nordisk&...
Source: TIME: Health - June 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized Drugs healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Six 'early symptoms' of fatty liver disease and you don't have to be a binge drinker
While you may think a tipple here and there in the evening is harmless, your body could be showcasing signs of alcohol-related fatty liver disease. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
This Molecule Is The Key To Stopping Autoimmune Disease
I’m seeing an epidemic of autoimmune diseases in my practice. My patients come to me when doctor after doctor has ignored their symptoms or given up on them.
You see, the problem is that most doctors still don’t understand these diseases.
I’m talking about things like lupus… rheumatoid arthritis… fibromyalgia… chronic fatigue syndrome… inflammatory bowel disease… and multiple sclerosis (MS).
Of course, there are many more. About 80 conditions affecting organs throughout the body are known as autoimmune disorders. They affect around 50 million Americans.
These are all conditions where your immune system beco...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - May 25, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Anti-Aging Health Natural Cures Source Type: news
Viking Therapeutics's NASH Drug Succeeds in Midstage Trial Viking Therapeutics's NASH Drug Succeeds in Midstage Trial
Viking Therapeutics said on Tuesday its experimental drug met the main goal of a mid-stage trial to treat patients with a type of fatty liver disease, sending its shares about 6% higher in early trade.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Transplantation Headlines)
Source: Medscape Transplantation Headlines - May 17, 2023 Category: Transplant Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
‘Early signs' of alcohol-related fatty liver disease - symptoms can be 'vague'
While you may enjoy a tipple here and there, each sip you take does harm the liver. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'Man boobs' could be a sign of severe fatty liver disease
Problems with the liver could result in changes to hormone levels in a man's body, resulting in larger breasts. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Japanese diet could help fatty liver disease - 3 foods shown to control liver fibrosis
Following a Japanese-style could help people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease slow its progression - if the condition develops into cirrhosis, scarring , it can lead to liver failure and life-threatening complications. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
