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Coffee consumption reduces fibrosis risk in those with fatty liver disease

Caffeine consumption has long been associated with decreased risk of liver disease and reduced fibrosis in patients with chronic liver disease. Now, newly published research confirms that coffee caffeine consumption reduces ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study identifies genetic variants linked to fatty liver disease in obese children

New research found the genetic variant Patatin-like phospholipase domain containing protein-3 (PNPLA3) acting in conjunction with the glucokinase regulatory protein (GCKR) is associated with increased susceptibility to fatty ...

Genetics created Mar 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Vitamin E identified as potential weapon against obesity

A potential new way to fight obesity-related illness has been uncovered, thanks to serendipitous research led by investigators at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

Overweight and Obesity created Apr 23, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Dietary medium chain triglycerides prevent nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Scientists at the Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center, a U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Human Nutrition Research Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, led by Dr. Martin ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 24, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0