WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver no one wants to catch, so knowing how that can happen can be critical. The American Liver Foundation ...

When you have a particular health condition, there are some things that are simply off-limits. For instance, if you have type 2 diabetes or a family history of lung cancer, smoking is off the table.

Hepatitis C is one of the most common viral infections in the United States. Without treatment, hepatitis C can lead to severe health issues. Epclusa was approved to treat chronic hepatitis C by the ...

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 ...

Everyone had to go through it — the immunization shots before going into college. Virginia Tech — like most colleges — requires students to get certain immunization shots before they enter their ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 2 million people in the U.S. are infected with hepatitis C. The bloodborne illness attacks the liver and can lead to cancer or ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Monday, July 28, is World Hepatitis Day and the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) wants you to join in the observance and get tested for for the virus at a local DPH ...

Hepatitis C affects millions of Americans, many of whom may not realize they are infected. With prompt diagnosis and treatment, however, it is highly curable—but left untreated, it can lead to serious ...

When you hear about hepatitis A, you may think of tainted food and water, but this liver infection can also be spread from person to person. The American Liver Foundation estimates that 115,900 new ...