Children sedentary 6+ hours daily face increased risk of severe fatty liver disease and liver cirrhosis by young adulthood, per new study.

400 characters summary: A new study shows that children who are sedentary for over six waking hours a day have a significantly increased risk of severe fatty liver disease and liver cirrhosis by young adulthood. Researchers believe this relationship between sedentariness and liver damage is likely causal. The findings will be presented at ENDO 2024 and published in Nature's npj Gut and Liver.

June 01, 2024
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