Global Obesity Crisis: Stigma and Inadequate Care Persist Despite Affecting 2 Billion Adults
The obesity crisis is a global health challenge, affecting over 2 billion adults and nearly tripling in prevalence over the past 40 years. Despite its significant impact as a chronic, complex disease driving non-communicable diseases (NCDs), obesity remains inadequately addressed in health systems worldwide.
Renaming Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease to Reflect Disease Complexity
The term “nonalcoholic fatty liver disease” (NAFLD) has not been revisited since it was introduced in 1980, despite the disease’s rising prevalence and significant clinical and economic impact.
Genetic Insights Offer New Hope for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Treatment
Despite the prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most common liver disease worldwide, there are currently no approved pharmacotherapies for NAFLD. This review explores the potential and challenges of using genetic findings to enhance and expedite the development of effective treatments for NAFLD.
