American Liver Foundation - National Newshttp://liverfoundation.org/rss/The latest news from the American Liver Foundation, the nation's leading nonprofit organization promoting liver disease prevention and liver wellness.en-usThu, 11 Mar 2010 01:01:01 -0500Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:01:01 -0500http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationALF Feed GeneratorCopyright 2010 American Liver Foundation. All Rights Reserved.1440http://liverfoundation.org/g/pop_logo.gifAmerican Liver Foundationhttp://liverfoundation.org/rss/4852Bill Germanakos, Winner of Season 4 of Biggest Loser, Named Liver Life Walk National Chairhttp://liverfoundation.org/about/news/366http://liverfoundation.org/about/news/366>At the age of 40, Bill was informed that he was classified as obese which put him at risk for fatty liver disease. This diagnosis, along with several other compelling factors was motivation enough for Bill to make important and necessary changes in his life, as it pertained to his diet and exercise habits. Now Bill has joined ALF in the fight against liver disease as the National Chair of the Liver Life Walk.Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 ESTAmerican Liver Foundation Endorses Institute of Medicine Report on Hepatitis and Liver Cancerhttp://liverfoundation.org/about/news/367http://liverfoundation.org/about/news/367>The report highlights the enormous impact undiagnosed and untreated viral<br />hepatitis will have on public health over the next few years.Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST