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Pollution Linked with Liver Disease

June 2nd, 2009 by Nina Thompson, ARNP

Environmental pollution may be contributing to the growing incidence of liver disease in the general U.S. population, according to researchers from the University of Louisville in Kentucky.  Their analyses found that at least some of this hazardous exposure may be attributed to banned organochloride pesticides and heavy metals such as mercury and lead.
Source: “DDW: Pollution May Explain [...]

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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Toxicity Is Leading Cause of Acute Liver Failure

June 1st, 2009 by Nina Thompson, ARNP

Your liver is a vital organ–you can’t live without it, and the symptoms of serious liver damage are extremely unpleasant, if not tragic. Liver disease is often preventable, yet the incidence is on the rise and very common — one in 10 Americans suffer from liver disease.
Many people think liver disease is solely alcohol-related.  Although alcohol is a common source of [...]

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Filed Under: Baby Boomers, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Medication