All About Fatty Liver Disease in Children
All About Fatty Liver Disease in Children What is Pediatric Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)? NAFLD is a group of diseases that all start with a buildup of fat in the liver. If the disease progresses, the liver becomes inflamed or irritated, resulting in the...
Biliary Atresia: Pediatric Liver Disease
Biliary Atresia: Pediatric Liver Disease Biliary atresia is a bile duct condition that only affects children. It is a rare condition that affects about one out of every 18,000 newborns. According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, the...
Exercise to Improve Your Liver Health
Exercise to Improve Your Liver Health Exercise to Improve Your Liver Health The idea that exercise is beneficial to one’s health and well-being isn’t new. It’s generally agreed that working up a sweat has many physical and psychological benefits: it...
World Liver Day and Here’s Why It’s So Important
World Liver Day and Here’s Why It’s So Important Every year on April 19th, World Liver Day is observed to raise awareness about the body’s second-largest organ. Hepatitis A, B, and C, as well as alcohol and drugs, can cause liver disease. Consumption...
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