A new study shows 3 possible ways to help reduce liver cancer

By Ailsa Chang

Published August 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM EDT

A new study of liver cancer shows three ways to reduce the risk in the majority of cases. We learn more about what they are and what else the study found.

Ailsa Chang

Ailsa Chang is an award-winning journalist who hosts All Things Considered along with Ari Shapiro, Audie Cornish, and Mary Louise Kelly. She landed in public radio after practicing law for a few years.

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