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Liver cancer deaths soar by around 50% in the last decade, according to reports
New data released by Cancer Research UK and National Cancer Research Institute has revealed that liver cancer …
NHS Health Check now includes liver disease
The British Liver Trust has successfully campaigned to ensure that liver disease is now included in the …
Just one TV show can lead to children eating more calories than they need
Hundreds of thousands of children exposed to several minutes of junk food adverts during their favourite TV …
Rise in liver cancer diagnoses in the UK being driven by alcohol and obesity, charity warns
The British Liver Trust has warned that damage to the liver caused by alcohol and unhealthy lifestyles …
Don’t forget to get the flu jab before winter
If you have liver disease, it’s really important that you get the annual flu jab. You are …
5 facts about gallstones
One in ten adults in the UK suffer from gallstones. Gallstones are lumps of solid material that form …
UK Malnutrition Week 2019: Liver disease and malnutrition
The British Liver Trust is delighted to support UK Malnutrition Awareness Week (October 14th – 20th) which was …
Concert in tribute to talented musician raises £1,000 for the British Liver Trust
East Kent band White Cliffs Symphonic Winds hosted a memorial concert at St. Mary’s Church, Walmer on …
Alcohol-producing gut bacteria found in patients with non-alcohol related fatty liver disease (NAFLD), study reveals
This is an interesting study that could potentially lead to a breakthrough in the diagnosis and treatment …
World Mental Health Day
Today is World Mental Health Day, a day that shines a light on mental health and its impact on …