Liver Awareness Foundation

Liver Awareness Foundation Empowering young adults with liver health knowledge to break stigmas and combat the silent threats of liver disease. Mind Your Liver. It Needs You.™

WE’RE CHANGING THE FUTURE OF LIVER HEALTH. ✊Young adults need to know vital information that saves lives.It’s about time...
06/02/2026

WE’RE CHANGING THE FUTURE OF LIVER HEALTH. ✊

Young adults need to know vital information that saves lives.
It’s about time.

Liver conditions linked to alcohol, metabolism, eating patterns, lifestyle factors, and modern routines are affecting a new generation.

These are not just conditions that happen later in life.

OUR MISSION:

To empower young adults with liver health knowledge to break stigmas and combat the silent threats of liver disease.

Swipe through to learn more about:

1️⃣ ALD: Rising sharply among young adults.
2️⃣ MASLD: A growing liver health concern linked to metabolic dysfunction.
3️⃣ Chronic Inflammation: A silent process that can impact liver health over time.

You are invited.

Not later.

NOW.

Mind Your Liver. It Needs You.®

📲 www.liverawareness.org

05/30/2026

EPISODE TWO IS LIVE!🎙️

DR. JENNIFER FLEMMING: THE SILENT EPIDEMIC
In Episode Two of Founder and President of Vanessa Wojtala sits down with global liver disease leader, hepatologist, and clinician scientist Dr. Jennifer Flemming.

Together, they discuss the silent epidemic of liver disease, including why cirrhosis is rising in young adults, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), the different stages of alcohol-associated liver disease, early warning signs that are often overlooked, the role of stigma in delaying diagnosis and care, and why earlier conversations around liver health matter.

Blending evidence-based expertise with lived experience, this episode explores the rising burden of liver disease and one of the most important, yet often overlooked, health challenges facing young adults today.

THIS IS NOT JUST A CONVERSATION ABOUT LIVER DISEASE.

IT IS A CONVERSATION ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE FAIL TO TALK ABOUT IT.

AND WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUNG ADULTS KNOW NOTHING ABOUT IT.

Featuring: Dr. Jennifer Flemming


🎧 Watch and listen now!
Link in bio.

Mind Your Liver. It Needs You.®

05/29/2026

EPISODE TWO OF THE IS LIVE. 🎙️

DR. JENNIFER FLEMMING: THE SILENT EPIDEMIC

In Episode Two of the Mind Your Liver™ Podcast, Founder and President of Vanessa Wojtala sits down with global liver disease leader, hepatologist, and clinician scientist Dr. Jennifer Flemming.

Together, they discuss the silent epidemic of liver disease, including why cirrhosis is rising in young adults, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), the different stages of alcohol-associated liver disease, early warning signs that are often overlooked, the role of stigma in delaying diagnosis and care, and why earlier conversations around liver health matter.

Blending evidence-based expertise with lived experience, this episode explores the rising burden of liver disease and one of the most important, yet often overlooked, health challenges facing young adults today.

THIS IS NOT JUST A CONVERSATION ABOUT LIVER DISEASE.

IT IS A CONVERSATION ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE FAIL TO TALK ABOUT IT.

AND WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUNG ADULTS KNOW NOTHING ABOUT IT.

Featuring: Dr. Jennifer Flemming
Hosted by:

🎧 Watch and listen now!

YouTube 🔗 in bio.

Mind Your Liver. It Needs You.®

A recent national study found that 76% of s*xually active youth reported never or inconsistently using condoms. While mo...
05/28/2026

A recent national study found that 76% of s*xually active youth reported never or inconsistently using condoms.

While most conversations focus on pregnancy or common STIs, many young people are unaware that unprotected s*x is also a major risk factor for transmitting HEPATITIS B, a viral infection that can silently damage the liver over time.

Protecting your health starts with awareness:

💉 Get vaccinated
🛡️ Use protection consistently
🩸 Get screened if you are unsure of your status

There is no shame in protecting your health. Conversations like this matter.

Mind Your Liver. It Needs You.®

One of the main warning signs of liver problems is jaundice (yellowing of the eyes or skin).Jaundice happens when biliru...
05/27/2026

One of the main warning signs of liver problems is jaundice (yellowing of the eyes or skin).

Jaundice happens when bilirubin (a yellow substance made during the normal breakdown of red blood cells) builds up in the body. This may be linked to liver dysfunction, inflammation, or problems with bile flow.

Conditions associated with jaundice may include:

- Viral hepatitis
- Alcohol-associated liver disease
- Bile duct obstruction
- Drug induced liver injury

Other symptoms may include fatigue, dark urine, pale stools, itching, nausea, or loss of appetite.

If you notice yellowing of the eyes or skin, speak with a healthcare provider.

Mind Your Liver. It Needs You.®

YOUNG PEOPLE DON’T HEAR ABOUT VIRAL HEPATITIS. 🚫Hepatitis B & C are silent viral infections that target the liver. They ...
05/25/2026

YOUNG PEOPLE DON’T HEAR ABOUT VIRAL HEPATITIS. 🚫

Hepatitis B & C are silent viral infections that target the liver.
They often show no early symptoms, but they may lead to serious, permanent liver damage over time if left undetected.

📊 Hepatitis B vs. Hepatitis C: What’s the difference?

🧬 Hepatitis B (HBV)
May spread through unprotected s*x, infected blood, shared needles or drug equipment, and birth from an infected mother.

💉 Prevention: There is a highly effective vaccine to help prevent hepatitis B. While there is currently no complete cure, it may be managed with treatment.

🩸 Hepatitis C (HCV)
Spreads primarily through blood-to-blood contact, including shared needles or drug equipment, unsanitary tattoos or piercings, and healthcare blood exposure.

💊 Treatment: There is currently NO vaccine for hepatitis C, but it is highly curable with oral antiviral medication.

Awareness, testing, prevention, and early detection matter NOW.

📣 It’s about time young people are included in life-changing information.

🩸 Get tested. Know your status.

Mind Your Liver. It Needs You.®

ISSUE 4 OF MIND YOUR LIVER™ MAG AT THE FRANCIS FAMILY LIVER CLINIC, AVAILABLE FOR PATIENTS AND VISITORS TO READ IN CLINI...
05/22/2026

ISSUE 4 OF MIND YOUR LIVER™ MAG AT THE FRANCIS FAMILY LIVER CLINIC, AVAILABLE FOR PATIENTS AND VISITORS TO READ IN CLINIC.

WHAT’S BEEN LEFT OUT MATTERS.

Stigma keeps liver health conversations silent.

Not just around liver disease itself, but around what often comes before it: alcohol use, mental health struggles, social pressures, coping behaviors, and lifestyle patterns that may quietly affect long term health.

Issue 4 confronts that silence.

Inside, we explore how stigma delays awareness, why early signs are often missed, and how understanding your body earlier may change everything.

Read Issue 4 at www.liverawareness.org
Link in bio.

Mind Your Liver. It Needs You.®

HERE ARE SOME LIVER BLOOD TESTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT.Basic bloodwork and imaging tests may help identify signs of liver...
05/21/2026

HERE ARE SOME LIVER BLOOD TESTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT.

Basic bloodwork and imaging tests may help identify signs of liver stress, inflammation, fatty liver disease, fibrosis, and cirrhosis before symptoms become severe.

ALT:
An enzyme that may increase when liver cells are damaged or inflamed.

AST:
A liver and muscle enzyme that may rise with liver injury or inflammation.

ALP:
An enzyme linked to the liver and bile ducts that may increase with blockage or liver disease.

GGT:
An enzyme that may increase with alcohol related liver stress, bile duct issues, or liver damage.

BILIRUBIN:
A yellow pigment processed by the liver that may build up when the liver is not functioning properly.

Ask your healthcare provider if these liver tests may be appropriate for you.

Understanding your liver health matters.

📲 Learn more about liver health risks at www.liverawareness.org

Mind Your Liver. It Needs You.®

Late-night eating habits, poor sleep, sedentary lifestyles, highly processed diets, and metabolic dysfunction may contri...
05/20/2026

Late-night eating habits, poor sleep, sedentary lifestyles, highly processed diets, and metabolic dysfunction may contribute to fat buildup in the liver over time.

More young adults are developing MASLD (fatty liver disease), often without realizing silent damage may already be happening.

📲 Learn more at www.liverawareness.org

Mind Your Liver. It Needs You.®

COMMON LIVER DAMAGE SYMPTOMS:Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
Abdominal pain or swelling (ascites)
Dark urine
Pa...
05/17/2026

COMMON LIVER DAMAGE SYMPTOMS:

Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
Abdominal pain or swelling (ascites)
Dark urine
Pale stools
Persistent fatigue
Easy bruising
Itchy skin

These may be warning signs of liver damage.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, speak with your healthcare provider.

👉 Mindful habits such as eating a balanced diet rich in fiber, whole foods, fruits and vegetables, staying active, understanding your risks, reviewing medications and supplements, moderating alcohol, and paying attention to changes in your body may help support liver health.

Mind Your Liver. It Needs You.®

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