NGOs are calling on European Union countries to ramp up efforts to vaccinate the Roma community, seen as particularly vulnerable to COVID-19. Official vaccination guidelines from Brussels have suggested giving priority access to groups with chronic diseases, comorbidities, frailty and disabilities. It also suggested that "vulnerable socio-economic group" could be categorised as "possible priority groups". But Slovakia is currently the only one of the EU's 27 countries to explicitly recognise its 500,000-strong Roma community as an at-risk group in its vaccination campaign despite them being more likely than the general population to suffer from cardiovascular diseases, develop severe disabilities, respiratory and musculoskeletal system diseases, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia and obesity-related diseases. It comes as International Roma Day is marked on April 8. Europe counts about 12 million Roma, half of whom are EU citizens, making the community the …
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease symptoms: Swelling in four areas is a warning sign
Liver Disease: Expert discusses risks and symptoms Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a mystifying condition because it is not fully understood what drives it. It has been linked to chronic disease markers, such as obesity, but research is ongoing to pin down the underlying causes. Equally as elusive is the lack of symptoms that can draw one's attention to it. Related articles How to spot a narcissist: the tell-tale signs of NPD How to live longer: ‘Calorie restriction increases lifespan’ READ MORE Fatty liver disease symptoms: Three symptoms that are so subtle you mi The lack …
Fatty liver disease: Swollen feet is a sign you may be at risk of the dangerous condition
Liver Disease: Expert discusses risks and symptoms Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Fatty liver disease, as the name suggests, is characterised by an accumulation of fat in the liver. There are two primary causes of this fatty build-up - alcoholic and non-alcoholic (NAFLD). The latter is linked to unhealthy lifestyle factors, such as obesity and high blood sugar levels. Noticing swollen feet could indicate your risk. Related articles Diabetes type 2: Signs in the mouth Type 2 diabetes waring - GP urges people to consider alcohol intake READ MORE Covid latest: Poor oral health may increase COVID-19 severity If …
Fatty liver disease: Four ways to avoid the SILENT killer
NHS Choices: Liver Disease Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects up to one in three people in the UK. According to Public Health England, most people with liver disease die before retirement age, making it the third biggest cause of premature mortality. The epidemic is caused by the growing obesity problem. As the number of obese Britons increases – 28 percent of the population is classified as obese – so will incidences of fatty liver disease. It’s already the most common liver problem in the western world with up to 30 percent of the population affected, the vast majority undiagnosed. Related articles …
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Fatty liver disease: ‘Promising’ study shows supplement decreases fat in liver
Obesity: NHS explain how to work out your BMI Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, found that a dietary supplement, known to increase the growth of good bacteria in the gut, was linked to a lower fat content in the liver. Previously, the Academy of Finland Research Fellow Satu Pekkala and her research team were able to treat the fatty liver of mice. They did this by administering Faecalibacterium prausnitzii – a member of the gut microbiota with known anti-inflammatory properties. Related articles AstraZeneca blood clots: Three areas of the body linked to blood clots Butter or margarine: Which …
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease symptoms: Three symptoms that signal ‘permanent’ damage
Liver Disease: Expert discusses risks and symptoms Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) describes a range of conditions caused by a build-up of fat in the liver. The fatty build-up associated with NAFLD is usually the result of poor health markers, such as obesity. The condition is highly pernicious because it is marked by an absence of symptoms in the early stages. Related articles Gut health: Foods which harm your microbes Johnson & Johnson vaccine: Rollout delayed in Europe over blood clots READ MORE Fatty liver disease: Four 'severe' warning signs on your body However, …
How to lose visceral fat: Soluble fibre can eliminate the belly fat ‘fast’ – what to eat
Dr Zoe Williams discusses visceral fat on This Morning Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The fat that you carry is not created equal - visceral fat is far more dangerous than subcutaneous fat - the fat you can see. It is stored in your abdominal cavity, neighbouring vital organs such as the liver, stomach, kidneys, and intestines. A visceral fat build-up can therefore make you uniquely vulnerable to developing chronic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes . Related articles Covid vaccine side effects: Three 'unusual' sites of blood clots Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Two signs of an enlarged liver READ MORE How to get rid …
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Your skin may indicate your risk – ‘red, flaky’
Liver disease: NHS Doctor talks about link with alcohol Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info 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 left untreated. Unfortunately, there are usually no symptoms to alert you to NAFLD. Related articles How to lose visceral fat: Soluble fibre can eliminate the belly fat Parkinson’s disease: Four signs that could indicate your risk READ MORE Fatty liver disease: Condition increases type 2 diabetes risk …
Fatty liver disease symptoms: Weight loss may be a surprising sign of a scarred liver
Once the condition begins to show outward signs of fatty liver disease, it means the disease has already progressed from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). What's the difference? NAFD means that there is fat stored in the liver that isn't causing any organ damage. However, if the fat continues to build up and NASH develops, then the liver will begin sending out distress signals. Related articles Fatty liver disease: Four 'severe' warning signs on your body AstraZeneca: Shelf-life of jab increased in huge boost for Covid fight READ MORE Who paid for the AstraZeneca vaccine to be developed? This is because the organ is being damaged, causing it to run less efficiently. The symptoms of NASH include: Severe tiredness Weakness Weight loss Yellowing of the skin or eyes Spiderlike blood vessels on the skin Long-lasting itching These symptoms might take years to …
Fatty liver disease: ‘Dry mouth’ and 29 other possible symptoms of fatty liver disease
Liver Disease: Expert discusses risks and symptoms Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a chronic complication whereby fat accumulates in the liver. Much is still to be understood about NAFLD but it has been tied to unhealthy lifestyle factors, such as obesity. The condition is largely symptomless in the beginning. However, if NAFLD is found early, progression can be halted or even reversed through implementation of weight loss strategies. Related articles Diabetes type 2: Signs in the mouth Covid vaccine: EMA shares 'plausible explanation' for blood clot link READ MORE Fatty liver …