Listen 5 min Comment on this story Comment Gift Article ShareQ: What is fatty liver disease? A: Fatty liver disease is a condition in which normal tissue in the liver is replaced by fat. About one in five Americans has nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD. Complications of fatty liver diseasePeople with fatty liver are at increased risk of liver cancer and death from cardiovascular disease. Studies have found that weight loss from a low-calorie diet and exercise can help reverse fatty liver disease and scarring.

Source: Washington Post May 23, 2023 10:31 UTC