article_snippet: It is not known exactly what causes liver cancer, but research has suggested diet could be a factor.
article_snippet: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease - which is associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes - has been linked to cases of liver cancer.
article_snippet: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease - which is associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes - occurs when small deposits of fat build up in the tissue.
article_snippet: But while Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease - which is associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes - is a common condition, in some cases, with people who have high levels of fat the liver can become inflamed.
article_snippet: This can scar the liver over time - causing cirrhosis, which is linked to many cases of liver cancer.