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Fatty liver disease is actually five different conditions, scientists discover

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A common liver disease affecting nearly 30% of adults worldwide may be far more complicated than scientists previously realized. Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered that fatty liver disease actually consists of five distinct biological subtypes, each carrying different risks for liver failure, cancer, heart disease, and other serious complications.

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American researchers have identified five biological patterns of liver fatty disease associated with metabolism, which vary in terms of genetic characteristics, health indicators and potential risks, in outcomes that may contribute to better assessment of the disease and the development of treatment methods that are more appropriate for each case.

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Researchers at Mayo Clinic have discovered that fatty liver disease is not a single disease, but consists of five distinct subtypes of conditions, writes sciencedaily.com. The study published in the October 2026 edition "Nature Communications", could help doctors predict health risks with greater accuracy and develop personalized treatments. MASLD [...]

Liver disease, which affects nearly 30% of adults worldwide, is not actually a single disease, it is five biologically distinct subtypes, they found.

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Science Daily broke the news in Encinitas, United States on Monday, October 19, 2026.
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