NAFLD

Cases of fatty liver disease are on the rise as people’s waistlines continue to grow. As fat permeates the liver, the organ becomes unable to function properly. Over time, fatty liver disease can worsen into fibrosis or, ultimately, liver cancer or cirrhosis. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects nearly one in three Americans. NAFLD can ...click here to read more

Obesity has become an international medical pandemic. Along with the incredible weight gain, obese people are far more susceptible to developing serious medical conditions. One such condition is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, which is estimated to affect 64 million people in the United States alone. These numbers are expected to rise, as nearly one-third of ...click here to read more

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is growing to be the most common type of liver disease worldwide. The number one cause for NAFLD is obesity and lack of physical activity, which contribute to metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. There are currently no approved treatments for NAFLD, so researchers in Germany collaborated to uncover lifestyle interventions ...click here to read more

NAFLD—non-alcoholic fatty liver disease—is the most common liver disease in the United States. It is associated with a high rate of death among Americans today. The condition is the result of abnormal fat accumulation within the liver, leading to scarring and abnormal function. Long-term complications of liver disease may result in gastrointestinal bleeding, mental status ...click here to read more

If you don’t drink alcohol then you may think that your liver is not in danger. Unfortunately, you’d be very wrong. This is because the type of liver disease that is growing in prevalence has nothing to do with alcohol. In fact, it has to do with fat. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) rates are ...click here to read more

New treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been uncovered in a study. The researchers found a new pathway in the liver, shedding light on a new potential means of treating NAFLD. The researchers found that a protein TRPV4, part of the defense system of the body, can activate the release of nitric oxide. ...click here to read more

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) risk can be lowered with exercise. NAFLD is becoming the most common form of liver disease in the Western world as rates of obesity continue to rise. NAFLD has long been associated with diabetes and obesity and there are currently no approved treatment methods for this disease. For this reason, ...click here to read more

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease mortality risk can be predicted using the steatosis, activity, and fibrosis (SAF) score. It is well known that patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are at a higher risk of death, so researchers and doctors have been long searching for a way to predict mortality. Finally, a scoring system has ...click here to read more

Fibrosis risk may be reduced with coffee consumption in fatty liver disease patients. The growing rates of diabetes, obesity, and metabolic syndrome resulted in the greater prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is becoming the leading cause of chronic liver disease. In some patients, NAFLD progresses into its extreme form, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), ...click here to read more

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) progression to fibrosis and cirrhosis can be identified by a novel method combining multiple non-invasive measures. NAFLD develops when fat accumulates in the liver. It is estimated that roughly 100 million Americans have NAFLD. Many patients with NAFLD do not experience symptoms, but the disease can ultimately progress to cirrhosis ...click here to read more

Fatty liver and abdominal obesity are independently linked to snacking on high-fat and high-sugar foods. Obesity is a growing problem, according to the World Health Organization, with over 200 million men and nearly 300 million women being obese worldwide. Lead author of the study Dr. Mireille Serlie said, “American children consume up to 27 percent ...click here to read more

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease develops when fat accumulates in the liver. This can occur in individuals who don’t drink alcohol or who drink in moderation. In some people, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) causes no symptoms or complications. However, if it progresses, it can ultimately lead to liver failure. If you’re diabetic you should also ...click here to read more

The American Liver Foundation (ALF) estimated that 30 million Americans have some form of liver disease – that’s roughly one in 10 people. The ALF also states there are more than 100 different forms of liver disease. Similarly, within Canada, the country sees about 5,000 deaths annually linked to liver disease. Clearly, North Americans need ...click here to read more

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) may be an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis and heart disease. NAFLD is becoming an increasingly common condition, especially among those who are obese or who have type 2 diabetes. Lead investigator Raluca Pais said, “Evidence indicates that the fatty and inflamed liver expresses several pro-inflammatory and procoagulant factors, as ...click here to read more