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Study suggests diet and exercise safeguard liver from alcohol damage

Study suggests diet and exercise safeguard liver from alcohol damage

Enjoy a pint of beer, a glass of wine or a dram of whiskey? Then make sure you have some healthy eats and a good dose of exercise on the side, a new study says. A healthy diet and regular physical activity can protect your liver at least partially from the harmful effects of alcohol, researchers reported Wednesday in the …

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I was diagnosed with deadly liver disease at 19. There had been a warning sign five years before… but now my skin ITCHES from infection

I was diagnosed with deadly liver disease at 19. There had been a warning sign five years before… but now my skin ITCHES from infection

Courtney Kidd was just 19 when she learned she’d eventually die if she didn’t get a new liver. The New York teen had been diagnosed five years earlier with Crohn’s disease, which causes inflammation in the digestive tract.   During a round of routine bloodwork, doctors noticed Kidd had elevated liver enzymes, proteins that help produce substances like bile to filter …

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Fatty liver and heart failure: Study reveals fatty liver not caused by alcohol increases heart trouble risk |

Fatty liver and heart failure: Study reveals fatty liver not caused by alcohol increases heart trouble risk |

A common and rising global health concern, fatty liver disease, particularly Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), is currently affecting an estimated 30.2% of the world’s population. While prevalence varies by region, in the Americas and Southeast Asia, the rates are above 40%. But that’s not the most concerning part.New research reveals that metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known …

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Hidden liver risks of turmeric, green tea extract, and other popular supplements: What you need to know before taking them

Hidden liver risks of turmeric, green tea extract, and other popular supplements: What you need to know before taking them

In today’s health-conscious world, millions turn to dietary supplements like turmeric, green tea extracts, and ashwagandha to boost immunity, metabolism, and overall wellness. Marketed as “natural” and safe, these products are widely trusted. However, emerging research has raised concerns about supplement-induced liver injury (DILI), a serious condition that can develop quickly and, in severe cases, lead to liver failure. Certain …

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Doctor reveals how excessive liver problems can affect the brain |

Doctor reveals how excessive liver problems can affect the brain |

Image credits: Getty Images The liver is one of the largest and most important organs in the body. From filtering out toxins to transmitting nutrients and vitamins to the rest of the body, the organ is vital for the healthy maintenance of humans. However, when the liver is unable to filter out toxins from the blood or when the blood …

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Novo Nordisk wins FDA label expansion for Wegovy against liver disease MASH – Seeking Alpha

Novo Nordisk wins FDA label expansion for Wegovy against liver disease MASH  Seeking Alpha Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy gets accelerated US approval for liver disease MASH  Reuters Wegovy® approved by FDA for the treatment of adults with noncirrhotic MASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis  PR Newswire Novo Nordisk A/S: Wegovy® approved in the US for the treatment of MASH  Yahoo Finance Novo Nordisk’s obesity …

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Novo Nordisk's Wegovy gets accelerated US approval for liver disease MASH – Reuters

Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy gets accelerated US approval for liver disease MASH  Reuters Wegovy® approved by FDA for the treatment of adults with noncirrhotic MASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis  PR Newswire Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy cleared to treat MASH  statnews.com Novo Nordisk A/S: Wegovy® approved in the US for the treatment of MASH  Yahoo Finance Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy Gets US Approval for …

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