India, Oct. 25 -- Think fatty liver only affects people who drink alcohol? Think again! The condition can develop even in people who have never touched alcohol, often without any obvious symptoms. Factors such as diabetes, belly fat, high cholesterol and insulin resistance can contribute to fat building up in the liver.

Known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), the condition affects an estimated 30% of adults worldwide, according to a 2023 analysis published in Hepatology.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Vineet Kumar Gupta, Senior Director and Unit Head, Gastroenterology, ShardaCare - Healthcity, explains why fatty liver should not be ignored, who is at risk and how early detection and lifestyle ch...