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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 …
Liver Scanner to visit Bedfordshire residents
The British Liver Trust’s Love Your Liver campaign is set to visit Bedford and Luton on 8 …
Splitting the bill: Alcohol’s impact on the economy
The Institute of Alcohol Studies has just issued a new report entitled; Splitting the bill: Alcohol’s impact …
British Liver Trust and the Goodwill Partnership team up to offer Will writing services
The British Liver Trust is working with The Goodwill Partnership to offer discounted solicitor-provided Will writing services …