India, Jan. 28 -- Fatty liver disease isn't just an adult problem anymore; more and more kids and teens, especially those who are obese, are being diagnosed. It's a worrying sign of how serious the childhood obesity crisis has become. The good news? Catching it early and making simple lifestyle changes can help prevent long-term liver and health issues. (Also read: Cardiologist says this '1 simple morning habit' changed patient's entire blood panel: 'Longevity isn't about doing more' )

Dr Tushar Madake, Consultant in the Department of Transplant Hepatology at Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, shares with HT Lifestyle, "Pediatric Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), also called MASLD (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease),...