Did you know viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver, causes more than 1 million deaths per year worldwide? That’s about the same number of deaths caused by tuberculosis and HIV combined.

Hepatitis C is incredibly common in the U.S., but many people don't look sick at first—or even know they have it. It's not as frequently discussed as Hepatitis A and B, which we have vaccines for, but ...

Confident Asian woman pharmacist prepares to give Malaria, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis vaccine young to man. Adults at risk of hepatitis A and hepatitis B have multi-dose vaccinations available, but ...

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.

After legal battles and lobbying efforts, thousands of people with hepatitis C are gaining earlier access to expensive drugs that can cure this condition. States that limited access to the medications ...

Going beyond pregnancy and COVID-19, the world could someday soon come to rely on at-home tests for many diseases thanks in part to AI-fueled improvements. University of Florida scientists have used ...

Researchers suggest adding a new drug boceprevir to a two-drug treatment can enhance outcomes for hepatitis C patients, according to a USA Today news report. The drugs currently used to treat ...

A person cannot contract hepatitis A more than once. Once someone has contracted hepatitis A, their body makes antibodies that provide lifelong protection against the virus. Hepatitis A is a liver ...

Northwestern scientists have created the fastest-ever hepatitis C diagnostic, delivering accurate results in only 15 minutes.

If left untreated, the hepatitis A virus (HAV) can increase your risk for certain pregnancy complications. During pregnancy, your body allocates its resources to the growth of a new human being. You ...