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the risk of nonalcohol fatty liver disease by 60%, while drinking a sugary beverage could raise the risk by 50%, a new unpublished study found.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
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
