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Diet and sugary drinks raise risk of common liver disease by up to 60%, new research finds
Drinking as little as one can of diet soda a day may increase the risk of nonalcohol fatty liver disease by 60%, while drinking a sugary beverage could raise the risk by 50%, a new unpublished study found. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, is a condition in which fat builds up in the liver of people who drink little to no alcohol. The damage can be similar to what’s seen in a heavy drinker and lead to cirrhosis — advanced scarring of the liver — as well as liver can
Sandee LaMotte
Doctors Warn This ‘Normal’ Pain Could Actually Be a Sign of Kidney Issues
Your kidneys are tiny, bean-shaped organs with a mighty purpose. “Your kidneys are your body’s natural filters and they clean out waste,...
Beth Ann Mayer
Clogged Arteries (Arterial Plaque)
Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood rich in oxygen throughout your body. They go to your brain as well as to the tips of your...
Hilary Parker
12 Medications You Should Never Mix With Coffee
Coffee contains caffeine, which can affect how your body absorbs and processes certain medications. If you take prescriptions, your...
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH
Should You Take a Fish Oil Supplement?
For millions of older adults, taking a fish oil supplement is as routine as drinking their morning coffee . According to a 2023 report,...
​Michelle Crouch
The Facts About Hard Seltzer
The Rise of Hard Seltzer Since their debut in 2013, sales of canned hard seltzers have bubbled over. One industry report says over half...
Jon Cooper
Symptoms of Liver Problems
Different Diseases, Similar Symptoms There are more than 100 different liver diseases. They have different causes, including: Infection...
Kendall K. Morgan
'I'm a Doctor Who Treats Liver Conditions—This Is the Snack I Eat Almost Every Single Day'
If you’re like most people, you may not give your liver much thought—that is, unless you have a condition that impacts your liver, in...
BOBBI DEMPSEY
Symptoms of Liver Problems
Different Diseases, Similar Symptoms There are more than 100 different liver diseases. They have different causes, including: Infection...
Kendall K. Morgan
13 Ways to a Healthy Liver
The best way to fight liver disease is to avoid it, if at all possible. Here are 13 tried and true ways to have a healthy liver! Maintain...
American Liver Foundation
11 Foods That Are Good for Your Liver
Diet plays a key role in maintaining liver health. Many foods contain compounds that have been shown to help improve liver enzymes,...
Katherine Marengo LDN
6 Benefits of Liver Cleansing
Many people disregard liver cleansing, but there are some benefits associated with the practice. Not only does it jump start a healthy...
Evoke Acupuncture
9 Signs Your Liver may be Damaged
Your liver is a key part of your digestive system, responsible for cleaning out toxins from your blood, processing medicines, producing...
MyDr
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