More articles about: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
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Genetic variation with MASLD reveals subtypes and potential therapeutic avenues
A Michigan Medicine team of experts seeks to identify the human genetic causes of MASLD, formerly called NAFLD
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Potential drug treats fatty liver disease in animal models, brings hope for first human treatment
For nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, also known as NASH, a potential drug may treat the fatty liver disease in animal models researchers find.
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Can drinking coffee lead to a healthier liver?
A team of hepatologists explore the effects of caffeine on liver health.
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How do sugary beverages affect the liver?
A liver specialist teams up with a nutrition epidemiologist to examine the direct impact of consuming sugar-sweetened beverages on developing liver disease.
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New Gene Target Could Improve Cholesterol Without Harming the Liver
Preclinical study identifies possible therapeutic target for cardiovascular risk factors that avoid the common problem of an increased risk of fatty liver disease.
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Amino Acid Connected to Fatty Liver Disease Could Provide Treatment Clues
Basic science research explores the effects of impaired glycine metabolism in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and how to potentially use glycine-based treatment to help people with NAFLD.
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Heart Failure: Is There a Connection?
A Michigan Medicine team looks into the prevalence of NAFLD in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
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Reversing Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease with Food
We know the Mediterranean diet is recommended for heart health and can help control inflammation, but coupled with exercise, it can also reverse NAFLD.
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Study Reveals Transcription Factor’s Role Linking Diet and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Mice lacking E4BP4 were protected against diet’s damaging effects.
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Lean Americans with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Have Lower Rates of Cirrhosis
The rate of cirrhosis in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is lower among Americans with lower BMIs.
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Unlocking the Secrets of Brown Fat
Two Michigan researchers make major inroads into the biology of brown fat and its implications for weight loss and obesity-related diseases
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New Clinic Promotes Shared Care to Treat Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
The facility offers multiple types of medical care, all under one roof — and during the same appointment. Learn more about the unique treatment model.
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Why Shame Keeps Patients from Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Fear of public embarrassment and career repercussions prevent many from seeking help, a new study finds. Experts discuss how to break the cycle.
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Key Protein Discovery Sheds Light on Fatty Liver Origins
One lesser-known but increasingly prevalent risk of obesity is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD. A new study reveals a new role for insulin in the control of fat production.
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Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis Deaths Skyrocket in Young Adults
Rapid rise in liver deaths highlights new challenges in treatment and prevention despite gains in fighting hepatitis C, researchers say.
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