Conditions & Recovery · ScienceDaily Alternative Medicine · October 19, 2026

Fatty liver disease is actually five different conditions, scientists discover

A common liver disease affecting nearly 30% of adults worldwide may be far more complicated than scientists previously realized. Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered that fatty liver disease actually consists of five distinct biological subtypes, each carrying different risks for liver failure, cancer, heart disease, and other serious complications.

Originally published by ScienceDaily Alternative Medicine. We curate and add context; they did the reporting.

Related learning