Is MASH Hereditary? What To Know About the Genetic Links

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), previously known as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is a type of liver disease where fat build-up in your liver causes inflammation and damage. Certain factors may increase your chances of developing MASH, including health conditions, diet, and lifestyle. Genetics and family history can play a role in developing MASH, too. Genetics may…

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Road to Diagnosis: Susan Horava’s MASH Story

For years, I trusted the words, “You’re healthy,” at my annual physicals.  As someone diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) at 16, I had battled my metabolism my entire life, watching my weight yo-yo by 50 pounds multiple times. As an adult, when my weight crept up, I’d edge into pre-diabetes; when it dropped, my…

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