The Silent Scourge in Our Clothes: Tetrachloroethylene's Hidden Threat The liver is a resilient organ capable of regenerating itself after injury.
However, repeated insults can cause scarring to build up in its tissues, leading to impaired function and potentially even liver failure or cancer.
While heavy drinking, obesity, and viral infections are well known risk factors for liver disease, new research suggests that environmental chemicals may play a significant role in their development.