3 h. ago Liver disease is on the rise in the UK due to soaring obesity levels, but a 10

The build-up of dangerous fat in the organ is usually triggered by an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle. Pictured: File photo

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64 h. ago Millions in west do not know they have aggressive fatty liver disease, study says

Research finds more than 15m in US, UK, Germany and France with MASH have not been diagnosedMore than 15 million people in the US, UK, Germany and France do not know they have the most aggressive form of fatty liver disease, according to research.Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) – the formal name for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease – occurs in people who drink no or minimal amounts of alcohol whose liver contains more than 5% fat. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Mum with £19k Red Bull 'addiction' goes cold turkey after feeling 'ashamed'

Lucy Parker, 35, was diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease after going for a CT scan when she had pain in her thighs, which revealed a build-up of fat in the liver

Economics

9 d. ago Mum with £19K Red Bull addiction goes cold turkey after chilling CT scan

Lucy Parker, 35, went in for a CT scan for another health problem only to be warned that she was at risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease - she's now quit her Red Bull habit

Economics

9 d. ago Supplements taken by millions linked to deadly liver disease as victims share warning to others

A New Jersey father-of-five is warning people of taking 'herbal' supplements after he was left fighting for his life due to a liver injury.

Events

1 week ago Over £3.1 million paid to carers in West Lothian through new Scottish benefit

This new benefit, which replaces Carer’s Allowance for new applicants in Scotland, is designed to better support unpaid carers.

Economics

2 w. ago Over £3 million received by people in West Lothian since Carer Support Payment introduced

'This is a lifeline for people across West Lothian who care for loved ones every day'

Economics

3 w. ago United Utilities profits double as it hikes water prices in North West

The North West water supplier hit its more than seven million consumers with a steep rise in water bills

Economics

3 w. ago Ireland’s leading customer service and sales outsourcing partner, Uniquely announces £7million Scottish investment

A leading business process outsourcer in the field of sales and customer services is delighted to officially announce a £7 million investment in Glasgow as part of a wider £20 million investment across the UK, including the West Midlands, the Northwest and Scotland, creating 300 UK jobs.

Economics