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Public Health England targets middle aged people in new campaign
The latest One You campaign from Public Health England (PHE) will aim to engage with the middle …
Phil Mitchell has life-saving liver transplant
Phil Mitchell has had a liver transplant on the Christmas Day EastEnders special. The soap has been …
Researchers announce new genetic discoveries about Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
A large-scale study has led researchers to identify four previously unknown genetic risk locations for Primary Sclerosing …
NICE recommends that people who drink too much should be sent for a liver scan
People who drink too much should be sent for scans to detect early liver disease, says the …
Public warned to protect themselves against flu this festive season
With the Christmas period fast approaching, health professionals across Wales are urging all those eligible to have …
Lancet Liver Commission report recommends improvements in liver disease care
A new Lancet Commission on Liver Disease report recommends specific monitoring of a range of different liver …
EU approves new therapy for rare liver condition PBC
The European Commission has cleared Intercept’s Ocaliva for the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), giving patients …
2015 Health Survey for England
The British Liver Trust, has expressed concern at the alcohol and obesity figures released today in the …
Scrap boozy office Christmas parties
The British Liver Trust joined forces with other health experts to suggest alcohol free ways to celebrate …
Extensive review of evidence on alcohol harm published by Public Health England
Public Health England has today (02 December) released a new report on alcohol related harm in England. …