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The rise in obesity and diabetes is fueling a life-threatening disease known as fatty liver disease, that affects an estimated 100 million people, many of whom are unaware they even have it.

Liver Life Walk has been a signature event of the American Liver Foundation (ALF) since 1999. It allows people affected by liver disease to come together to raise awareness and funds.

ALF recognized individuals who made an outstanding contribution to the liver community, fields of biotechnology, medical innovation, and philanthropy at the New England Legacy Gala.

Ellen’s pregnancy was normal and both babies thrived until shortly after birth when their daughter, Sadie, presented with newborn jaundice.

Viral hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver caused by a virus. In the United States, the most common types of viral hepatitis are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.

For families struggling with pediatric liver disease, few resources and support options exist, until now.

Dr. Na Li was born in China and her passion for practicing medicine and taking care of patients inspired her to pursue an internal medicine residency and a fellowship in gastroenterology.

ALF and Hepatitis B Foundation joined forces with key stakeholders concerned with identifying and addressing the unmet needs of people living with hepatitis D virus (HDV).

In February 2012, Don heard those three words everyone dreads, “You have cancer.” Don was diagnosed with liver cancer and given one option for survival – a liver transplant.

AVID ADVOCATE AND VIVACIOUS VOLUNTEER Jess became involved with the American Liver Foundation (ALF) after being diagnosed with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) in […]

I had Hepatitis C which had been dormant for years. Fortunately a liver biopsy showed that the liver had not yet been seriously affected.

Kaila became involved with the American Liver Foundation (ALF) in 2017 after her friend, Courtney, was diagnosed with liver cancer.