Posts Tagged ‘obesity’
Obese drinkers face liver double whammy
Obese drinkers face liver double whammy By Helen Briggs Health reporter, BBC News Alcohol consumption is linked to liver disease. Drinkers who are overweight face a “double whammy” impact on their liver, research suggests. Two studies of more than a million UK men and women suggest excess weight and alcohol act together to raise the…
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Obesity, Alcohol and Liver Disease Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, is the 12th most common cause of death in the United States, alone, and causes nearly 30,000 deaths per year in America. Increased alcohol intake and obesity are both known risk factors for chronic liver disease. Moreover, recent research has suggested that the combination of…
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