Alcohol, 'Forever Chemicals' Can Worsen Liver Problems, Says UofL Research

Chemical in everyday products found to worsen alcohol-related liver damage

Have you ever wondered why some people who drink alcohol develop serious liver problems while others don't? A study from University of Louisville researchers published in May in Toxicological Sciences suggests that the answer might be hidden in everyday sources such as drinking water, food packaging or even non-stick cookware.

New UofL study shows how alcohol affects people's livers differently

In a news release, U of L said new research shows the answer might be hidden in everyday sources like food packaging, water-resistant clothing and even nonstick cookware.

Alcohol, 'forever chemicals' can worsen liver problems, says UofL research

PFAS or "forever chemicals" have been used for decades in products such as non-stick cookware, water-resistant clothing and fast-food packaging.

Heavy drinking and liver disease on the rise in the US, and relationships are increasingly strained

In a culture that glorifies happy hours and wine-mom memes, the devastating truth about alcohol is being drowned out by the clink of glasses and the buzz of intoxication. New research reveals a harrowing reality: alcohol-related liver disease has more than doubled in the last two decades, with women bearing the brunt of this crisis. But beyond the medical statistics lies a deeper tragedy—families fractured, relationships poisoned, and lives cut …

UofL research shows combined exposure to alcohol and "forever chemicals" increases liver damage

Have you ever wondered why some people who drink alcohol develop serious liver problems while others don’t? A study from University of Louisville researchers published in May in Toxicological Sciences suggests that the answer might be hidden in everyday sources such as drinking water, food packaging or even non-stick cookware. Scientists at UofL, along with colleagues from Boston University and the University of Massachusetts Lowell, have identi…