Health experts are warning the public to consider eight vital factors that could lead to a huge surge in cases of a killer disease. The UK could be set to experience a “tsunami” in cases of fatty liver disease as a result. This is due to high rates of obesity in the UK, which is … Read more
In the summer months, the rising temperatures can bring about some changes to the body. Sweating and feeling thirstier than usual are both side effects of exposure to hotter weather. Some people might also notice their ankles become more swollen than usual. This is known medically as oedema, and it can occur when the heat … Read more
The liver is one of our vital organs that performs hundreds of important functions for the body. These include converting food into energy and removing toxins from the blood. Therefore, any damage to the liver can have a devastating impact. In the UK, fatty liver disease is the most common type of liver disease. According … Read more
Getting 150 minutes of exercise weekly could help revers a fatty liver (Image: Getty Images) The liver is one of our vital organs that is responsible for more than 500 bodily functions. Therefore, any damage to it can be dangerous and even life-threatening. In the UK, fatty liver disease is a threat to public health … Read more
Liver disease illustration (Image: Getty/Science photo library) When Sharan Verma’s father was diagnosed with liver disease at the age of 50, her family was shocked. “We were flabbergasted as he wasn’t a big drinker,” she says. “Then we learned that you don’t have to drink to develop non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. “But then it went … Read more
