Hepatitis—inflammation of the liver—affects millions of people worldwide each year. This potentially serious condition can stem from viral infections, alcohol consumption, toxins, medications, or ...

Signs of liver damage can also show on your skin, which people might mistake for other conditions. Here are some skin signs ...

Pharmacological treatment is recommended for patients with chronic HCV infection, advanced fibrosis, compensated cirrhosis, liver transplant, severe extrahepatic manifestations, HIV co-infection, or ...

U.S. health officials said as many as 109 cases of a mysterious and severe liver disease in children are under investigation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put out a new alert for ...

The three-dose hepatitis B vaccine has a long track record of safety, but rolling back recommendations could leave kids ...

If you’ve heard of hepatitis C (hepa-what?!), you might think of actress Pamela Anderson, who was diagnosed with the disease in the early 2000s. Or maybe you associate it with people who have ...

Hepatitis A cases have been confirmed among Boston homeless individuals, as city public health officials urge healthcare providers to “be vigilant” for signs of the highly contagious liver infection ...

The direct-acting antiviral glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (Mavyret) was highly effective and well tolerated in adults with acute ...

The Trump administration is refocusing on RFK Jr.’s vaccine priorities. The CDC vaccine committee will vote again on ...

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends screening for exposure with HCV antibody (anti-HCV) and follow-up with HCV-RNA testing. About 70% to 86% of patients with positive results of anti-HCV ...