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Why fatty liver is becoming a hidden health crisis

May 30, 2026

Around the globe, roughly 1 in 4 people now live with a liver filled with too much fat, known medically as MASLD. This isn’t just about feeling bloated after a burger – the condition quietly sets off a chain reaction in the body that can damage hearts, disrupt blood sugar control, and even lead to l

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Healthy Plant Foods and Liver Health in a Diverse Community

April 17, 2026

The liver can get stuck with fat when people have certain health problems, a condition once called fatty liver disease but now named metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). This illness is rising worldwide and doctors have only a few good ways to treat it. \\ Research sho

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How Childhood Weight Affects Liver Health Later in Life

November 25, 2025

Childhood obesity is a serious issue. It's not just about how someone looks or feels now. It can have long-term effects on health. One big concern is how it affects the liver. Specifically, it might lead to a condition called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). This is

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Semaglutide: A New Hope for Liver Health in 2025

November 8, 2025

In 2025, a significant update was made to how doctors treat a liver condition called MASH. This condition is linked to metabolic issues and used to be known as NAFLD. The update focuses on using a drug called semaglutide, which is found in a medication named Wegovy. The FDA gave Wegovy the green li

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Where You Live Can Affect Your Liver

October 20, 2025

Liver disease is becoming a bigger problem in the US, especially among younger people. One major concern is MASLD, a metabolic-related liver condition. Many deaths from this condition could be prevented. So, why aren't they? Experts are now looking at where people live to find answers. The environm

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How Well Do Simple Liver Tests Work Across the Globe?

October 17, 2025

MASLD, or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, is a common health issue worldwide. It's a condition where fat builds up in the liver due to metabolic problems. Recently, a study called G-MASLD looked at how well simple, non-invasive tests (NITs) work for people with MASLD from d

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The Hidden Danger in Fatty Liver Disease

July 8, 2025

Fatty liver disease, now called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), is becoming a big health problem. It's not just about the liver getting fatty; it can lead to serious issues like portal hypertension. This is a condition where blood pressure in the liver's veins gets

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Liver Health Across India: A Regional Breakdown

May 18, 2025

Liver issues are becoming a big problem worldwide. One of the main culprits is metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD. This condition is closely tied to obesity, lack of physical activity, and metabolic syndrome. In India, the rates of MASLD vary greatly from one region t

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The Hidden Battle Beyond the Liver

February 16, 2025

A silent epidemic is sweeping through our communities, and it's not just about what's on our plates. It's about how we live our lives. People with lower incomes are bearing the brunt of this issue. This condition is called MASLD, or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. But it's

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Sarcopenic Obesity and Its Impact on Heart Health in Patients with MASLD

January 19, 2025

Sarcopenic obesity, a condition where people have too much fat and not enough muscle, is bad news for people with health issues. This study took a close look at how common and risky this condition is, especially for people with a type of liver disease called Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Li