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Liver La Vida Loca - a Column by Kathryn Hudson
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
ColumnsWhen liver disease complicates physical intimacy
Something nobody knows about me is what a romantic I secretly am. Nothing makes me happier than being surprised with flowers, finding a thrifted treasure,…
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ColumnsLet’s go to the movies and forget about living with chronic illness for a day
It’s kind of a big day for me. Don’t worry, I’ll share more about it in an upcoming column. Today, however, I’m stuck with the…
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ColumnsWhen exploring MASH research, follow the science and the money
The past year has brought a great deal of good news for those of us with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). I follow research that…
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ColumnsCats don’t get MASH, but they can still get fatty liver disease
My daughter and I share a special bond built on inside jokes, beloved movies (I introduced her to “Mean Girls,” now her favorite), and our…
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
ColumnsThe benefits of drinking coffee may include better liver outcomes
Do you remember your first cup of coffee? I do. It was unforgettable, although not for the reason my father had hoped. I come from…
FATTY LIVER DISEASE
ColumnsPutting out the fires of inflammation in liver disease
It’s summer in the U.S., and nobody has been immune to the heat. The past few weeks have turned my sweet mid-Atlantic home into a…
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ColumnsChange is good, but in life with MASH, it’s important to start small
You may or may not have guessed it, but I’m not perfect. Like many people, I sometimes cling to old ways when I should be…
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ColumnsIt turns out that having great friends is good for my health
In a few days, I’ll be laid up in a hospital bed recovering from my second total knee replacement in less than a year. For…
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ColumnsAdaptogens and MASH: To me, ‘probably fine’ is not a medical plan
It was the happy little mushroom peeking out from a trash can and winking at a neighbor across the street that grabbed my attention. No,…
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