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How Vinyl Chloride, the Chemical in the Ohio Train Derailment and Used to Make PVC Plastics, Can Damage Your Liver
By Juliane I. Beier Your Health

How Vinyl Chloride, the Chemical in the Ohio Train Derailment and Used to Make PVC Plastics, Can Damage Your Liver

Vinyl chloride – the chemical in several of the train cars that derailed and burned in East Palestine, Ohio, in February 2023 – can wreak havoc on the human liver. It has been shown to cause liver cancer, as well as a nonmalignant liver disease known as TASH, or toxicant-associated steatohepatitis. With TASH, the livers […]

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Helping the Liver Regenerate Itself Could Give Patients With End-Stage Liver Disease a Treatment Option Besides Waiting for A Transplant
By Satdarshan (Paul) Singh Monga Your Health

Helping the Liver Regenerate Itself Could Give Patients With End-Stage Liver Disease a Treatment Option Besides Waiting for A Transplant

The liver is known for its ability to regenerate. It can completely regrow itself even after two-thirds of its mass has been surgically removed. But damage from medications, alcohol abuse or obesity can eventually cause the liver to fail. Currently, the only effective treatment for end-stage liver disease is transplantation. However, there is a dearth […]

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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Medically Reviewed Patty Weasler, RN Your Health

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a condition that develops when too much fat is stored in the liver cells. Luckily there are steps you can take to help reduce your risk of NAFLD and it all starts with getting informed. Here’s what you need to know about NAFLD. 

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