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Fatty liver disease may be spurred by air pollution as car fumes linked to 'silent killer'

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The negative impacts of air pollution on health are well documented, but many associate these toxins with damaging the lungs from breathing in fumes.

However, new research suggests that it may have a wider impact health-wise, including on one of our most vital organs.A new study in mice suggests that long-term exposure to low levels of traffic-related air pollution can damage the liver and increase the risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease.

The liver is responsible for cleansing the body of toxins as well as storing nutrients and fighting infectionsFatty liver, also known as hepatic steatosis, is the most common liver disease globally.

It occurs when excess fat accumulates in liver cells, potentially leading to inflammation, scarring (cirrhosis), and a higher risk of cancer or liver failure.The condition is known to manifest without causing noticeable symptoms until it has become too late, meaning people can often be suffering from liver damage without realising.

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