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    What Does Your Liver Do? Disorders, Symptoms, and Staying Healthy

    September 11, 2015

    What does the liver do for your body? This vital organ supports has multiple functions that support your overall health. Learn more. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Transplant

    Tagged with: cirrhosis, diseases, energy, hepatitis C, liver cancer, liver disease, liver transplant, living donor liver transplant

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    Liver Cancer: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

    August 31, 2015

    The more you understand about liver cancer, the better prepared you'll be to make informed decisions about your care. Learn about the treatment options. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: abdominal pain, hepatocellular carcinoma, liver cancer, tumor

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    Follow These 5 Tips for Cutting Back on Alcohol to Feel Better

    July 8, 2015

    From looking and feeling better to saving money, cutting back on alcohol has many benefits. Try these easy tips to reduce your intake and boost your health Learn More

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    Tagged with: alcohol, diabetes, disease, liver cancer, liver disease, pancreatitis

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    Alcohol and Liver Cancer: How Does Drinking Affect Your Liver

    May 8, 2015

    Heavy alcohol use is linked to liver problems, including increasing one's risk of liver cancer. Learn more about how alcoholincreases your chance of cancer Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: alcohol, aspirin, binge drinking, cirrhosis, hepatitis, liver cancer, liver cancer risk, liver disease

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