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NASH/MASH is more common in those who live in a bigger body. Which means the treatment recommendation usually sounds like...“You need to lose weight.”  But, in case you haven’t noticed, losing...

If you are a patient diagnosed with a liver condition such as NASH, you know what I am talking about here. Brain fog is one of the most common side...

Your liver is one of the most important organs in your body. It helps digest food, stores energy, and removes harmful toxins. But drinking alcohol can harm your liver. If...

There's no denying that what you choose to eat plays an important role in your liver health. It's equally true that different people have significantly different preferences and orientations around...

Somehow, vaccines have become a very divisive and political topic. However, if you weed through the noise, you’ll find a wealth of evidence-based research that highlights the benefits of vaccines...

At one year post liver transplant, you will probably be required to have a liver biopsy, or you may be having one as a diagnostic test to confirm liver disease...

Hello! I am Liver Advocate, Kimberly Nash. (How ironic my name is after a liver disease I advocate for!)  As you can imagine, I get lots of laughs advocating for...

Do you ever have a persistent itch that worsens as you try to relieve it, spreading all over your body? If yes, this article might help clarify why you feel...

If you’ve spent any time in the healthcare world, you’ve probably realized pretty quickly that we healthcare providers often use an entirely different language. The gap between what’s being said...

Before I got my diagnosis of NASH, one of my many symptoms was pain and sensitivity on my right side where the liver is. The pain felt as if it...

An ultrasound on my liver was ordered. What is next? If you or your doctor suspect a NASH diagnosis, it's possible you just had some blood work completed, showing your liver...

The Liver-Friendly Cooking Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Making changes to your diet – combined with regular exercise – is the primary way to manage NASH...

One of the tricky things about having a chronic health condition like nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is sometimes, there are not a lot of treatment options out there. Basic NASH/MASH management...

BMI stands for body mass index. BMI is a simple formula that uses your height and weight to determine whether you are underweight, normal weight, or overweight. It also indicates...

It was on the 22nd of December, in 2022, when I got my diagnosis. I remember I was feeling very deflated and anxious about my liver biopsy results. My hepatology...

A type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis is the most common time people learn about insulin resistance. However, insulin resistance is also linked to many other health conditions, including nonalcoholic steatohepatitis...

Would you like to share your experience with NASH/MASH and help others who are also living with the condition? NASHDisease.net is looking to add new patient advocate voices to our...

Many people with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) have told us that it can be challenging to find other people in their community who truly understand their experiences. Our goal at NASHDisease.net...

Today I want to talk about what caused my non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, better known as NASH. There are several contributing factors as to why I got diagnosed with liver disease, but...

The liver is one of the most vital and versatile organs in the human body. Tucked beneath your rib cage on the right side, it is the body’s largest internal...