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Foul Play? New report highlights how Alcohol industry bent the rules on advertising during UEFA Euro 2016
A new report highlights how alcohol producers worked to circumvent legislation designed to protect children during the …
Severe gum disease strongly predicts higher mortality in cirrhosis
EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF THE LIVER, April 20, 2017, Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Results presented today …
British cycling coach, Justin Grace, films emotional video after lifesaving liver transplant
British Cycling’s head sprint coach Justin Grace makes appeal for organ donors as he talks about liver …
Public Health England publishes sugar reduction guidelines
As part of its sugar reduction programme, Public Health England (PHE) has published new guidelines for the …
Risk of liver disease and cancer starts from adolescence in overweight or obese men
Targeted interventions against overweight and obesity at an early age are needed to avoid later liver disease. …
New report shows progress in reducing Hepatitis C mortality but more needs to be done
A new Public Health England (PHE) hepatitis C report suggests that headway is being made in averting …
Response to the budget
The British Liver Trust has supported the Alcohol Health Alliance in its response to today’s budget. Responding …
George Michael – fatty liver cited in coroner’s report
The coroner’s report into George Michael’s death cited ‘fatty liver’. There are two main causes of a …
1 in 4 Adults in England drink at harmful levels
Alcohol consumption statistics published by Public Health England today show that 1 in 4 adults drank over …
Liver surgery pioneer Dr Thomas Starzl dies
The British Liver Trust is deeply saddened to hear about the death of Dr Thomas Starzl who …