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Claim Text: If the inflammation goes on for too long, the damaged cells start to turn into scar tissue, called fibrosis, which can result in liver cirrhosis and potentially liver failure.
Simplified Text: If inflammation goes on too long damaged cells start to turn into scar tissue called fibrosis which can result in liver cirrhosis and potentially liver failure
Confidence Score: 0.950
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Health Liver
UUID: a1164509-d1e2-4d8b-8d3c-2f7a794bfc94
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 3:43 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 3:43 PM (6 months ago)

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What Alcohol Does to Your Body

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/12/well/alcohol-body-health-effects.html

This article examines the effects of alcohol on the body, from the brain to the liver. It discusses both the short-term and long-term health consequences of drinking, including increased cancer risk and organ damage. The piece also highlights the potential for reversing some damage by reducing or stopping alcohol consumption.

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