Gastroenterologist shares how modern work culture fuels silent liver crisis

Inside Media Network — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:47:23 +0000

In today’s fast-paced professional world, the demands of modern work culture are taking a toll on liver health in ways often overlooked. Long hours at a desk, high stress, erratic eating patterns, and minimal physical activity have quietly contributed to a surge in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now one of the most common liver disorders globally.

Dr Narendra Chopde, Surgical Gastroenterologist and GI Endoscopist, Ruby Hall Clinic, Wanowrie, shared, “A sedentary lifestyle, a hallmark of corporate jobs and remote work setups, is a significant risk factor. Sitting for prolonged hours reduces metabolic activity and increases fat accumulation in the liver, even in people with a normal body weight. This condition, known as “lean NAFLD,” is becoming increasingly prevalent among urban professionals who appear healthy on the outside but are metabolically at risk.”

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Scientists find new ‘brain-inflaming’ bat viruses in China

Inside Media Network — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:35:57 +0000

Scientists in China have discovered 20 new viruses in bats, including two that are closely related to the deadly Nipah and Hendra, which are known to cause severe brain inflammation and respiratory illness in humans. The findings, published in the journal PLOS Pathogens on Tuesday, raise concerns about potential spillover to humans and livestock through contamination from bat urine.

What did scientists find in the Yunnan bat study?

Researchers at the Yunnan Institute of Endemic Disease Control and Prevention analysed kidney samples from 142 bats across 10 species collected between 2017 and 2021. The study found 22 viruses—20 of which were previously unknown.

Are these viruses transmissible through bat urine?

Yes, and this is what alarms scientists. The viruses were found in the kidneys—organs responsible for urine production—suggesting that urine may be a possible transmission route. Contaminated fruit or water sources near bat roosting sites could allow the viruses to infect humans or livestock.

Did the study find anything else unusual?

Yes. The scientists also identified a new protozoan parasite (Klossiella yunnanensis) and a previously unknown bacterial species (Flavobacterium yunnanensis) in significant quantities. This points to a more complex infectome in bats than previously assumed and highlights the importance of multi-organ pathogen surveillance.

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Gastroenterologist shares how modern work culture fuels silent liver crisis

Scientists find new ‘brain-inflaming’ bat viruses in China

What did scientists find in the Yunnan bat study?