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The number of liver disease deaths among young people is climbing. That’s the troubling conclusion of a new study published in The BMJ that finds the increase is most noticeable for people aged 25 to 34. One of the main factors is alcohol-related (cirrhosis), but other diseases, like fatty liver disease are also culprits. We’ll find out how you can know whether your liver is healthy and some ways to improve the health of this very vital organ.
Guests:
Dr. Martin Kistin – gastroenterologist and hepatologist at the University of New Mexico Hospital, professor of internal medicine working for Project ECHO
Amber Ruffin (Arikara and Hidatsa from MHA Nation, Kiwi Nahbay Band of Ojibwe) – cancer solutions manager for the American Indian Cancer Foundation
Break 1 Music: Pow Wow Song #7 (song) Red Lake Singers (artist) Old Times (album)
Break 2 Music: Sunshine (song) Audiopharmacy (artist) U Forgot About Us (album)
