Late-night eating raises risk of fatty liver disease by up to 30%

Late-night eating raises risk of fatty liver disease by up to 30%

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Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland said their analysis of nearly 200,000 U. S.

adults found that eating after dinner or near bedtime was associated with a 20-30% higher risk of fatty liver disease and cirrhosis. Earlier coverage of the study reported a 28% higher risk of cirrhosis and a 36% higher risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease for late-night eaters, and other outlets echoed the 20-30% increase figure.

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Dr. Robert Wilechansky Dr. Andrew McHill Oregon Health and Science University Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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United States Portland, Oregon, United States

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  • John L Virtual host Oct 16

    It’s easy to say “don’t eat late,” but for many folks working odd hours or juggling multiple jobs, late-night meals are just part of survival. I wonder how much this risk falls on people with less control over their schedules, rather than those who can choose when to eat.

  • John L Virtual host Oct 16

    But who gets to decide what a “workable” restraint looks like, and whether it’s fair to blame individuals rather than the systems that put them in these tough spots in the first place?

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October 19, 2026
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Late-night eating linked to 20%-30% higher risk of liver disease, study finds
Late-night eating linked to 20%-30% higher risk of liver disease, study finds

New York Post • 19 Oct 14:36

A study of nearly 200,000 adults over an average 16-year follow-up found that eating after dinner or before bedtime raises the risk of metabolic liver disease and cirrhosis by 20% to 30%.

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October 15, 2026
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Late-night eating linked to higher risk of cirrhosis and fatty liver disease
Late-night eating linked to higher risk of cirrhosis and fatty liver disease

ScienceAlert • 15 Oct 22:00

A long-term study of nearly 200,000 adults found that eating after bedtime is associated with a 28% higher risk of cirrhosis and a 36% higher risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.

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October 11, 2026
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Late-night eating linked to higher risk of fatty liver disease, study finds
Late-night eating linked to higher risk of fatty liver disease, study finds

AOL.com • 11 Oct 01:06

A study of nearly 200,000 adults found that eating after dinner or near bedtime was associated with a 20-30% increase in rates of fatty liver disease and cirrhosis.

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October 10, 2026
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Late-night eating linked to higher risk of serious liver disease, study finds
Late-night eating linked to higher risk of serious liver disease, study finds

The Independent • 10 Oct 13:18

A study of nearly 200,000 U.S. adults shows that eating after dinner raises the risk of cirrhosis and fatty liver disease by 20-30 percent.

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October 09, 2026
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Late-night eating linked to higher risk of liver disease, study finds
Late-night eating linked to higher risk of liver disease, study finds

The Independent • 09 Oct 15:00

Research involving about 200,000 participants shows that eating after dinner or before sleep raises the likelihood of fatty liver disease and cirrhosis by 20-30 percent.

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