Late-night eating linked to increased liver disease risk

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Which outlets covered Late-night eating linked to increased liver disease risk?

31 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What is the link between late-night eating and liver disease?

US research on approximately 200,000 people found that eating late at night is associated with a 20-30% increased risk of liver disease, including fatty liver disease and cirrhosis. Researchers suggest this is because eating during the night impairs the body's ability to metabolise food efficiently.

What specific liver conditions are linked to late-night eating?

The study found that late-night eating is linked to an increased risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, commonly known as fatty liver disease, and cirrhosis, a more severe form of liver damage.

Who conducted the study on late-night eating and liver disease?

The study was led by Robert Wilechansky, from Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU). Andrew McHill, a sleep and circadian physiologist at OHSU, also contributed insights into the metabolic effects of eating at night.