Hepatitis is a widespread infection across the globe, yet it’s often surrounded by misinformation and myths. Many people mistakenly believe that hepatitis can be transmitted through everyday ...

More than 6,000 people a day are infected with viral hepatitis — and progress fighting the disease has stalled, a recently released World Health Organization report suggests. The analysis, released at ...

People living with chronic hepatitis C have a higher risk of developing severe COVID-19 symptoms than individuals without the condition. Those who do develop severe illness may also have a higher risk ...

The 2022 World Health Organization (WHO) report estimated 58 million people live with chronic hepatitis C, while approximately 40% of people are unaware of their infection. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) ...

AT THE LUNA COUNTY DETENTION CENTER. HEPATITIS C. IT’S ONE OF THE LEADING CAUSES OF DEATH EVERY YEAR IN THE UNITED STATES. HERE IN NEW MEXICO, IT ESPECIALLY IMPACTS A VULNERABLE POPULATION. ALIYAH ...

For a decade now, the world has had highly effective medications for hepatitis C infections. In the United States, they’ve mostly been sitting on the shelf, according to a new study. These drugs, ...

Hepatitis C infection. Computer illustration showing liver and close-up view of hepatitis C viruses. Studies show that mortality, morbidity, and hepatic decompensation risks increase with coinfection ...

Whether hepatitis resolves depends on the type and whether a person receives treatment. Hepatitis A usually resolves without medications, and while sometimes hepatitis B and C may last only a few ...