Medical articles from Dr Jeremy Cobbold

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04/02/2025

Consultant Hepatologist

What lifestyle changes can I make to improve my liver health?

The liver plays a vital role in digestion, metabolism, and detoxification. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help prevent liver disease and improve overall liver function.

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02/12/2024

Dr Jeremy Cobbold

Consultant Hepatologist

Can you live a long life with liver disease, and how do hepatologists help?

Liver disease is a broad term that encompasses a range of conditions affecting the liver, from fatty liver disease and hepatitis to cirrhosis and liver cancer. While liver disease can have serious implications, many individuals can live long and fulfilling lives with proper management and care. Hepatologists—specialists in liver health—play a crucial role in diagnosing, treating, and managing these conditions to optimise outcomes and improve quality of life.

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08/10/2024

Dr Jeremy Cobbold

Consultant Hepatologist

What is metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease?

Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a newly defined condition that represents a shift in understanding liver disease in relation to metabolic health. It’s a major cause of liver issues globally and is linked to metabolic conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance. This new definition aims to be more inclusive and accurate in capturing a wider range of patients affected by liver disease associated with metabolic dysfunction.

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17/12/2020

Dr Jeremy Cobbold

Consultant Hepatologist

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: give your liver a gift this Christmas

It's been a tough year for everyone, and while the urge to overindulge in mince pies and Christmas pudding this year might be much harder to resist, Dr Jeremy Cobbold - a consultant hepatologist and gastroenterologist - reminds us of how we can continue to enjoy our festive treats without going down the road to an unhealthy liver.

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15/09/2020

Dr Jeremy Cobbold

Consultant Hepatologist

Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD): How many units are in your drink?

Do you know how many alcohol units are in your glass? Alcohol is a normal and pleasurable part of social occasions, but still, we should all try to consume it in moderation. Dr Jeremy Cobbold, a hepatologist and gastroenterologist, tells you how much alcohol is bad for you, clarifies how many alcohol units are in your drinks, addresses binge drinking and provides you with tips to lower your intake.

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25/01/2019

Dr Jeremy Cobbold

Consultant Hepatologist

Beyond Dry January: How to look after your liver

With alcoholic liver disease reported to be on the rise, many of us want to know: how do you actually look after your liver? How much can you safely drink? Are some types of alcohol better than others? And does Dry January actually work? We put these questions to consultant liver specialist Dr Jeremy Cobbold, who gave us some surprising answers: