In this issue: Painkillers taken before marathons linked to potentially serious side effects Grape intake may protect against metabolic syndrome-related organ damage 40 percent of parents give young kids cough/cold medicine that they shouldn’t Vitamin E identified as potential weapon… Read More ›
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Increased dietary fructose (high fructose corn syrup) linked to elevated uric acid levels and lower liver energy stores
Contact: Dawn Peters sciencenewsroom@wiley.com 781-388-8408 Wiley Obese patients with type 2 diabetes who consume higher amounts of fructose display reduced levels of liver adenosine triphosphate (ATP)—a compound involved in the energy transfer between cells. The findings, published in the September… Read More ›
Researchers surprised to find fatty liver disease poses no excess risk for death
Condition prevalent among those with heart disease and obesity Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common condition associated with obesity and heart disease long thought to undermine health and longevity. But a new study by Johns Hopkins researchers suggests… Read More ›