liver health

Bellamy Young

Bellamy Young Is Putting the Spotlight on Hepatic Encephalopathy

The award-winning actress talks about the brain disorder that affected her father and how she’s using her platform to help give caregivers a voice

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What You Need to Know About Viral Hepatitis

There are several types of viral hepatitis. Learn more about this viral infection.

Susan Simon

After Half a Century, I’m Finally Free From Hepatitis C

Thanks to one of the first direct-acting antivirals and a decades-long pursuit for a cure, I’ve finally shaken hepatitis C

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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

NAFLD is on the rise. Here’s what to know about the disease’s various stages, as well as prevention and treatment guidelines

Enfermedad de hígado graso no alcohólico

Enfermedad de hígado graso no alcohólico

La incidencia de EHGNA está aumentando. Esto es lo que debe saber sobre las distintas etapas de la enfermedad, así como sobre las recomendaciones de prevención y tratamiento.

St. Patrick’s Day: A time to Toast … Your Liver

St. Patrick’s Day: A time to Toast … Your Liver

Let's celebrate the magnanimous dedication of our liver to keep our whole body fed and alive

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Liver Cancer Risks That May Surprise You

About 30,000 Americans are diagnosed with primary liver cancer each year. Here’s what you need to know.

I Was Diagnosed With a Rare Autoimmune Liver Disease Before I Had Any Symptoms

I Was Diagnosed With a Rare Autoimmune Liver Disease Before I Had Any Symptoms

After a PBC diagnosis, I learned to self-advocate and discovered my “own normal.”

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How You're Hurting Your Liver

The liver plays an important role for your body from producing cholesterol, bile and proteins to storing minerals, vitamins and carbohydrates. Here are some habits that you may not realize are harming your liver.

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Common Misconceptions About Liver Cancer

Liver cancer is often called a "silent" disease because symptoms are rarely visible in the early stages. Misconceptions often surround this stealthy disease.

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Signs of Liver Cancer That Can Fly Under the Radar

Liver cancer is less common in the United States than it is worldwide, but it is often caught late and is increasingly fatal. It's important to recognize the signs of liver cancer.

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Signs of Alcoholism

There's a fine line between alcohol abuse and alcoholism, but both can put you and others at risk and can harm your health.

Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)

Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)

PBC is a progressive autoimmune disease that damages or destroys the bile ducts in the liver. It can cause inflammation, scarring and cirrhosis. READ MORE

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Hepatitis C and Baby Boomers

Baby boomers are at increased risk for hepatitis C, so it's important to get tested and begin treatment as soon as possible.

5 Steps to Take Charge of Your Liver Health

5 Steps to Take Charge of Your Liver Health

The liver is our largest organ, and yet we often ignore it. These tips can help you take charge of your liver health.

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis

NAFLD and NASH:
Up to 25 percent of people in the United States are affected by nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is characterized by accumulation of fat in the liver that is not attributed to alcohol. Approximately one-third of NAFLD patients will develop nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a severe form of NAFLD with inflammation that is associated with increased risk for liver cirrhosis, end-stage liver disease and primary liver cancer. More than 10 percent of adults may be living with NASH. READ MORE

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About the Liver

The liver performs many important jobs in your body, so it's important to know how to take care of your liver.

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Here’s Why You Should Choose Coffee Over Alcohol

Expert panel looked at data on over 8 million people to come up with risk factors for the disease

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Unexplained Itching and Fatigue? Time to Get Your Liver Checked

Imagine having itchy skin and fatigue with no explanation or diagnosis for your symptoms.

PBC Diagnosis: Liver Condition Signs

Don't Ignore This Important Women's Health Issue

You’ve probably never heard about this condition, but here’s what you should know about it.