It’s often, “silent” – meaning it rarely presents with symptoms. Until it is severe. It is projected to be the number one cause of liver transplantation in the United States by the year 2030. And it’s ...

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and fatty liver disease all describe conditions where too much fat builds up in the liver, ...

Fatty liver disease is rarely a standalone diagnosis: A doctor breaking the news of positive test results will probably be someone you’re already seeing for another chronic condition. It can be either ...

Research has found that fatty liver may be caused by genetics. However, further research is still needed to confirm whether a singular gene or combination of hereditary factors could be the cause.

Fatty liver disease, particularly NAFLD, is a growing global concern largely driven by lifestyle factors. Gastroenterologist Dr. Pradip Vekariya highlights pedal edema, or swollen feet, as a crucial ...

If you’re in menopause, you may be more likely to get new health problems because of changes that happen when your body stops producing estrogen. One of these health problems can be nonalcoholic fatty ...

When hearing the words "fatty liver disease," one might automatically assume it is alcohol-related. After all, the liver is the organ responsible for breaking down most of the alcohol we consume.

Drinking diet and sugary beverages may raise the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease by up to 60%, according to new research.