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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an umbrella term for a range of conditions triggered by a build-up of fat in the liver. While the early stages of NAFLD don’t usually spur on symptoms, red flag signs often crop up as the…

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the term for a range of conditions caused by a build-up of fat in the liver. Early-stage NAFLD does not usually cause any harm, but it can lead to serious liver damage, including cirrhosis, if it…

Age spares no mercy to your eyes but getting older is not the only cause of blindness. Worryingly, what you put into your body could compromise your vision as well. Research warns that enjoying a certain fruit juice could lead to…

Vitamin B12 helps your body create and maintain your brain cells. It’s linked with creating substances that help your brain tissue communicate. Low levels of the substance can result in some nasty consequences that are sometimes…

Dear Dr. John, Our older Lab was overweight when we adopted her as a young adult and we were repeatedly told that she was much too heavy. Despite the weight issue, she was always healthy and happy. Last week, she jumped down off the sofa…

It is thought that one in three Britons have experienced problems with sleep at least once in their lives. While it has immediate consequences such as struggling with day to day tasks following a night of bad sleep, it can also have more…