MASLD vs. MASH vs. Fibrosis: What the Terms Mean
MASLD, MASH, and fibrosis get used interchangeably, but they’re not the same thing. Here’s what each one actually means.
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What “Food Noise” Is, and Why It Quiets Down
“Food noise” is the constant mental chatter about food that makes weight loss exhausting. Here’s what it is, and why it often quiets down.
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Why Fatty Liver Is Silent, and Who’s Most at Risk
MASLD often causes no symptoms at all. Here’s who’s most at risk, and why that silence is exactly why screening matters.
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Why Losing Weight Isn’t Just About Willpower
If diet and exercise alone haven’t worked, it’s not a willpower problem. Genetics, hormones, sleep, and metabolism all play a real role.
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Launch Announcement
MacArthur Gastroenterology LaunchesPhysician-Supervised Weight Managementand Fatty Liver Screening Programs New physician-led programs address two of the most common, and most overlooked, metabolic health conditions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OAKLAND, Calif., July 27, 2026: MacArthur Gastroenterology today announced the launch of two new physician-led programs: a noninvasive fatty liver screening program and a physician-supervised weight management program.
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How Our Advanced Liver Scan Works and What It Measures
Velacur ONE is the FDA-cleared liver scan used at MacArthur Gastroenterology. Here’s how it works and what your results actually mean.
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What Is MASLD? (Formerly Called Fatty Liver Disease)
MASLD is the new name for fatty liver disease, and it’s far more common than most people realize. Here’s what it is and why catching it early matters.
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How Physician-Supervised Weight Management Actually Works
A look inside a physician-supervised weight management program, what your first evaluation covers, and where medication fits into the bigger plan.
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What Is MASLD? (Formerly Called Fatty Liver Disease)
MASLD stands for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, the current medical term for what most people still call fatty liver disease. It develops when excess fat builds up inside liver cells, usually alongside conditions like obesity, prediabetes, or high blood pressure. Government health researchers estimate it affects roughly a quarter of U.S. adults, and most don’t know they have it.
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