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New Therapy Offers Hope for Alcoholic Liver Disease
Research has found that between 90 to 100% of long-term, heavy drinkers may have fatty liver disease. FLD condition may be responsible for 44% of liver disease deaths, making it among the most preventable causes of mortality in the United States. But a new therapy may help balance the odds. What Causes Fatty Liver Disease? - Doctors diagnose fatty liver disease when fat tissue makes up -5% or more-...
November 16, 2020
Strain of Gut Bacteria Could Be Destroying Your Liver
A likely underdiagnosed disease, -auto-brewery syndrome (ABS)-, could be destroying the livers of many more than we previously thought. This condition occurs in both men and women. While anyone can have ABS, those with diabetes and bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s and short-bowel syndrome, are more susceptible. Obesity may also be a contributing factor. The condition is caused by gut bacteria and can...
March 12, 2020