Understanding what hepatitis C is, how it spreads and how it is treated can replace fear with clarity.

For the first time, a case of rat hepatitis E has been discovered in a human in Hong Kong. A 56-year-old man has been diagnosed with the disease, researchers from the University of Hong Kong said. It ...

Viral hepatitis types A, B, C, D and E can cause infection and subsequent liver inflammation. [iStockphoto] Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, a vital organ ...

Hepatitis, a widespread global infection, is often shrouded in misinformation and myths. Many mistakenly believe it can be transmitted through everyday interactions like sharing utensils, hugging, or ...

People may be at more risk of both AIDS and hepatitis B due to similar risk factors. Having HIV and hepatitis B may lead to serious complications. However, both are treatable and preventable. Stage 3 ...

Blood tests can help with the diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis. These include tests for increased liver enzymes or antibody levels. However, other tests are necessary to confirm the diagnosis.

World Hepatitis Day 2025 and its theme, “Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down,” emphasize the urgent need to remove barriers to prevention, testing, and treatment to reduce liver cancer and eliminate ...

We have made immense progress in fighting communicable and non-communicable diseases throughout Africa. Of course, these diseases include those that most of us are familiar with – HIV/Aids, ...

Advocates asked a House committee Wednesday to make New Hampshire the third state in the nation to repeal mandatory child vaccines for hepatitis B in the wake of Health and Human Services Secretary ...

New report highlights progress and persistent gaps in global viral hepatitis elimination, underscoring need to expand testing ...