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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Lucinda Cameron

Scientists make new discovery that could help prevent diet-related liver cancer

Currently, there are no effective treatments to halt the progression of fatty liver disease to liver cancer - (Getty/iStock)

New research has identified a pathway that may prevent fatty liver disease, often caused by diets high in fat and sugar, from progressing to liver cancer.

Experts have noted an increase in cases of liver cancer arising from fatty liver disease.

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