*Editor’s Note: Revisit ADRLF’s Annual Social Media Event for World Hepatitis Day 2022*
ADRLF’s Top 5 Heavenly Holiday Recipe Blogs
December 24th, 2022
During this jam-packed holiday season, consider disrupting your exhausting hectic schedule, with the sacred act of nourishing yourself and your loved ones, by whipping up some festive foodie favorites; namely, several health-conscious recipes that ADRLF has affectionately collected over the years. From mouth-watering mocktails, to delectable mains, to dazzling desserts — these festive options all […]
ADRLF’s Top 7 Thanksgiving Recipe Blogs for a Liver-Friendly Feast
November 21st, 2022
For some people, planning a Thanksgiving meal can be daunting, especially if several health concerns of various guests need to be considered. So wouldn’t it be thrilling to at least be able to rest assure your famished guests that their upcoming feast would not only be delicious, but also health-forward? As we edge closer to […]
Marvelous Liver-friendly Pies to Try this Fall Season
November 7th, 2022
Grappling with the fact that summer is indeed gone and the autumn chill is rapidly taking over? You are certainly not alone! However, saying goodbye to warm summer days also open means waking up to fall hues and flavors that bring so much comfort. Along with ADRLF’s commitment to promoting awareness and education on liver […]
Hepatitis C Drug Shows Promise to Treat PTSD
September 19th, 2022
In the United States, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects 6 out of every 100 people — a notable 6% of the population that suffer from serious mental conditions, including depression, severe anxiety, nightmare, mood disorders, and suicidal ideations when their traumas are triggered. PTSD is particularly more common among military members and veterans, with over […]
New CDC Report Reveals Alarming Undertreatment of Hepatitis C
August 29th, 2022
A new report from the CDC shows that while over 95% of people infected with hepatitis C can be cured with a simple course of antivirals, over 2 million U.S. adults are still living with the virus — and many are getting no treatment. This is primarily due to the hindrances that insurance companies […]
Women’s Health Update on Liver Cancer Risk and Sugary Drinks
July 5th, 2022
Consuming sugary drinks has previously been linked to developing cardiovascular and heart diseases. However, it’s critical to be aware that the threat has expanded to yet another hardworking organ. The health risks of consuming sugary drinks are well known — and for some people, avoiding these may not be very easy. Who can say no […]
Groundbreaking World-first Liver Transplant Update
June 9th, 2022Medical technology has made giant strides in liver healthcare with a remarkable milestone: a multidisciplinary team of experts from Liver4Life in Zurich succeeded in a world’s first — namely, the treatment of an injured human liver for three days outside of its originating body; followed by the transplantation of the recovered liver into a cancer […]
Common Substance in Everyday Goods Linked to Increased Liver Disease Risk
May 18th, 2022Polyfluoroalkyl substances (or PFAS)—chemicals commonly found in consumer and industrial products, including non-stick cookware, stain-resistant fast-food wrappers, and others—may increase the risk of liver injury, finds a new study. Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine-University of Southern California conducted a pioneering study on PFAS and found that exposure to this group of chemicals may […]
Outbreak Alert: Recognizing An Alarming Mysterious Liver Disease in Children
May 10th, 2022What’s going on with an alarming trend in which youth liver fitness is not to be assumed — but in fact, is in question? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently investigating cases of severe and unexplained hepatitis in children across the United States. While the cause of this condition remains […]
