Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Research identifies potential new targets
Using innovative methods, the investigators discovered a network of cell-to-cell communication driving scarring as the liver disease advances. The findings, published in Science Translational Medicine, could lead to new treatments for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Jan 05, 2023, 17:11 PM IST
How excess sugar consumption causes fatty liver
A team of researchers from IIT Mandi has identified the underlying biochemical relationship between the consumption of excessive sugar and the development of a ‘fatty liver', medically known as Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).
Jun 15, 2021, 11:50 AM IST
A fatty liver can be dangerous to your heart
Lack of adequate exercise and consumption of excess calories have been shown to lead to obesity and excess fat deposits in the liver.
Apr 26, 2021, 15:54 PM IST
Duration of breastfeeding linked to fatty liver in adolescents
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disorder affecting up to one in four adults.
Jun 12, 2017, 14:11 PM IST
Does your diet consist of animal protein? Study suggests you avoid it! - This is why
These findings presented at The International Liver Congress 2017 in Amsterdam also showed that fructose consumption per se might not be as harmful as previously assumed.
Apr 23, 2017, 17:30 PM IST
Fatty liver may increase heart disease, mortality
Evidence indicates that the fatty and inflamed liver expresses several pro-inflammatory and procoagulant factors, as well as genes involved in accelerated atherogenesis.
Apr 27, 2016, 14:38 PM IST
Acute dose of diabetes treatment can improve liver metabolism
Experts claim that using an acute dose of an existing diabetes treatment could prove helpful for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
Apr 17, 2016, 22:14 PM IST
Waist not weight puts you at greater liver disease risk
When it comes to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease complications, it is waist that matters, not the weight, according to a recent study.
Apr 17, 2016, 14:29 PM IST
Five-six cups of coffee daily can fight fatty liver disease
The results also show that coffee can reverse NAFLD-related problems such as ballooning degeneration, a form of liver cell degeneration.
Apr 13, 2016, 15:55 PM IST
Breastfeeding cuts liver disease risk during child's teenage years
Also, a minimum of six months of exclusive breastfeeding can further cut down the risk by a third.
Apr 13, 2016, 15:48 PM IST
Liver disease risk rises in people with type 2 diabetes: Study
NAFLD is commonly linked to obesity, which is also a risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
Apr 13, 2016, 12:48 PM IST
Serious liver disease goes 'unnoticed' in type 2 diabetes patients
A new research has revealed that Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NFLD) is a frequent finding problem in type 2 diabetes patients, but most of the time either this is neglected or goes unnoticed.
Sep 22, 2015, 08:42 AM IST
Liver disease: Another reason to avoid long `chair hours`
A new study has revealed that our chairs our killing us, suggesting that sedentary behavior and lack of physical activity are linked with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Sep 16, 2015, 10:39 AM IST
Prolonged sitting linked with fatty liver disease
Prolonged sitting such as watching TV and using the computer and other devices as well as reduced physical activity may increase risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) that may potentially lead to liver failure and death.
Sep 15, 2015, 17:37 PM IST
