Highlights

  • NAFLD can be caused due to various reasons
  • Fat in the liver causes a decrease in oxygen flow to the brain
  • NAFLD affects approximately 25% of the population

Latest news

Massive Israeli airstrikes in Gaza leave hundreds dead

Massive Israeli airstrikes in Gaza leave hundreds dead

Violence in Nagpur after Aurangzeb tomb protest escalates

Violence in Nagpur after Aurangzeb tomb protest escalates

Ronaldo's Al Nassr face Yokohama in elite Asian quarters

Ronaldo's Al Nassr face Yokohama in elite Asian quarters

John Abraham reveals custom Mahindra Thar & stars in 'The Diplomat'

John Abraham reveals custom Mahindra Thar & stars in 'The Diplomat'

Vikram Bhatt defends Ibrahim Ali Khan, Khushi Kapoor amid criticism

Vikram Bhatt defends Ibrahim Ali Khan, Khushi Kapoor amid criticism

Nagpur Tension: Thackerays oppose BJP amid Aurangzeb grave debate

Nagpur Tension: Thackerays oppose BJP amid Aurangzeb grave debate

Shreyas Iyer: From IPL ball boy to PBKS captain

Shreyas Iyer: From IPL ball boy to PBKS captain

Prithvi Shaw: A once bright cricket talent now faces challenges

Prithvi Shaw: A once bright cricket talent now faces challenges

Fatty liver might cause dysfunction of brain: Study

A recent research has suggested that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) can affect brain function too, here's all you need to know. 

Fatty liver might cause dysfunction of brain: Study

Even people who do not consume alcohol can deal with problems of the fatty liver called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) due to various reasons. However, recent research found out that NAFLD can affect brain function too.

Scientists at the Roger Williams Institute of Hepatology discovered that fat in the liver causes a decrease in oxygen flow to the brain resulting in inflammation of the brain tissues.

According to health experts, NAFLD affects approximately 25% of the population and over 80% of obese people. Previous studies have proven the negative effects of unhealthy diet and obesity on brain health, but this is the first study that links NAFLD with brain function dwindling.

Also watch: Can green tea damage liver? Know what study says

ADVERTISEMENT

Up Next

Fatty liver might cause dysfunction of brain: Study

Fatty liver might cause dysfunction of brain: Study

Gurugram Teen Blackmailed: Rs 80 Lakh cybercrime unveiled

Gurugram Teen Blackmailed: Rs 80 Lakh cybercrime unveiled

Last-Minute Valentine's gifts to make hearts flutter

Last-Minute Valentine's gifts to make hearts flutter

Discover the observance and significance of Shab-e-Barat 2025

Discover the observance and significance of Shab-e-Barat 2025

The magic of Solo Travel: Freedom, adventure, and unexpected friendships

The magic of Solo Travel: Freedom, adventure, and unexpected friendships

Embracing singlehood: The fun side of anti-Valentine’s Week

Embracing singlehood: The fun side of anti-Valentine’s Week

ADVERTISEMENT

editorji-whatsApp

More videos

Economic Survey 2024-25: Long work hours hurt mental well-being, productivity

Economic Survey 2024-25: Long work hours hurt mental well-being, productivity

Economic Survey 2025: Prioritizing mental health and gender inclusivity to boost workforce productivity

Economic Survey 2025: Prioritizing mental health and gender inclusivity to boost workforce productivity

Explainer | Guillain-Barre Syndrome: What are the symptoms and how to prevent it

Explainer | Guillain-Barre Syndrome: What are the symptoms and how to prevent it

'I want to talk, but is there anyone to listen?' The growing crisis of loneliness and depression

'I want to talk, but is there anyone to listen?' The growing crisis of loneliness and depression

UN report highlights risks of long work hours as L&T chairman endorses 90-hour week

UN report highlights risks of long work hours as L&T chairman endorses 90-hour week

Plant-based meat alternatives linked to increased risk of depression in vegetarians, study finds

Plant-based meat alternatives linked to increased risk of depression in vegetarians, study finds

India’s Butter Chicken spices up global food rankings - check full list

India’s Butter Chicken spices up global food rankings - check full list

Mumbai Ranked 5th in Global Food City List, Delhi Also Makes Top 50

Mumbai Ranked 5th in Global Food City List, Delhi Also Makes Top 50

Designer Tanieya Khanuja expands her legacy with a new store in New Delhi | Have a look

Designer Tanieya Khanuja expands her legacy with a new store in New Delhi | Have a look

Delhi-NCR Pollution: Expert tips for protecting children from hazardous air

Delhi-NCR Pollution: Expert tips for protecting children from hazardous air

Editorji Technologies Pvt. Ltd. © 2022 All Rights Reserved.