Scientists have uncovered a strong link between zinc levels in the human body and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Their findings highlight the importance ...

Congratulations – you’ve got through Dry January! Whether you are about to reset your relationship with alcohol for the long term or you’re going to pop a cork to celebrate, Anna Magee looks at what e ...

The following are common causes of liver pain. Also known as alcohol-induced fatty liver disease, this form of liver disease is caused by drinking too much alcohol over time. There are three ...

A linear dose-dependent analysis showed that each daily consumption of 12 g of alcohol increased the risks for cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma by 6.2% and 11.5%, respectively. HealthDay News — ...

In the long term, regular binge drinking can also increase your risk of becoming dependent on alcohol, alcohol-related cancer and heart disease. Sign up to our fortnightly ... Alcohol also causes ...

Liver diseases are any diseases that affect the functioning of the liver. Liver diseases can be inherited (such as Wilson disease and alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency) or acquired (for example ...

Alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH), a severe and potentially life-threatening liver disease, is rising sharply among adolescents and young adults. Once primarily linked to older men with long histories ...

A doctor may prescribe injectable treatments, such as methotrexate, TNF-alpha inhibitors, or interleukin inhibitors, for moderate to severe psoriasis ... use may cause liver damage or reversible ...

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Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease in which the immune system damages skin cells and causes them to build up on the surface of the skin. This causes plaques, which are red, rough, scaly patches.

Research shows that women who drink more alcohol than is recommended on a regular basis tend to develop liver disease, cardiomyopathy and nerve damage after fewer years than men who do the same.