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Fatty Liver Disease: What the Science Actually Says

  Once considered a benign finding, excess fat in the liver is now recognised as one of the most common chronic liver conditions worldwide — and a major driver of metabolic disease. Here is what current research tells us, without the hype. ��  Updated April 2026 ��  Based on EASL, AASLD & WHO guidelines ⏱  8 min read What is fatty liver disease? Fatty liver disease is a condition in which fat accumulates inside liver cells (hepatocytes) beyond normal levels — defined scientifically as fat in more than 5% of hepatocytes. The liver is not a fat-storage organ by design; when fat builds up there, it can interfere with the liver's ability to regulate metabolism, detoxify the blood, and produce essential proteins. In 2023, an international panel of liver specialists agreed on new, more precise terminology. What was called  non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)  is now officially named  metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease , or...

Article 1 Understanding Type 2 Diabetes: The Root Causes

  India is facing an unprecedented diabetes crisis. With 89.8 million people currently living with diabetes and projections suggesting this number could exceed 156 million by 2050 , understanding the true nature of this disease has never been more critical. But here's the thing: most people don't realise that what we've been told about diabetes may not be the complete truth. The Conventional Approach Is Not Working If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, you have probably heard the same advice repeatedly: cut down on sugar and carbohydrates, take your medications, and monitor your blood sugar levels. Yet despite following these recommendations diligently, most people find themselves on a frustrating trajectory, slowly rising blood sugar levels, increasing medication dosages, declining energy, and eventually, the dreaded complications: neuropathy, vision loss, kidney failure, heart disease, and more. Why does this happen? The answer is simple yet...