Dear Dr. Roach: I'm a 65-year-old male. On my recent semiannual checkup, my labs showed an AST level of 53 U/L and an ALT level of 62 U/L. I am concerned about nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. In ...

High levels of liver enzymes can suggest liver inflammation or disease. Liver enzyme tests can help diagnose issues like hepatitis, cirrhosis, and heart disease. Factors like alcohol use and physical ...

A new population-based epidemiological study has found that elevated liver enzymes discovered during routine medical care are associated with higher future mortality. The findings are in the March ...

On World Liver Day 2026, understand your fatty liver report better. Experts explain ALT, AST levels, fatty liver grades, and why early detection and lifestyle changes are important for liver health.

I’m a 65-year-old male. On my recent semiannual checkup, my labs showed an AST level of 53 U/L and an ALT level of 62 U/L. I ...