Hepatitis C virus (HCV) has multiple genotypes of which genotype 1 is the most common in the United States. Cirrhosis does not develop in all patients infected with HCV. Elevated serum ...

Your liver works tirelessly every day, filtering toxins and supporting countless bodily functions. Yet certain infections can invade this vital organ and remain completely undetected for years or even ...

Vaccination against hepatitis B is a common recommendation, but what exactly is it preventing? HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his advisory group plan to meet this week to discuss and vote on ...

Hepatitis B is one of the most widespread viral infections in the world, with hundreds of millions of people living with it today. Caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV), this condition primarily ...

Public health experts are pushing back against doubts and criticisms about the hepatitis B vaccine spread by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies. "To be pulling back on a safe vaccine ...

A pyogenic liver abscess is a pus-filled sac in the liver that occurs due to infection or injury. Treatment involves antibiotics to address the infection. Drainage may also be necessary to help ...

Fatty liver is rising even among non-drinkers. A gastroenterologist explains the causes, lifestyle risks, early warning signs, and prevention tips for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Four European travel hotspots have experiencing an outbreak of the liver infection hepatitis A Getty An urgent travel warning has been issued for four popular European hotspots, as an outbreak of ...

Medically reviewed by Josephine Hessert, DO Key Takeaways Alcohol is a known liver toxin, and heavy alcohol use increases the risk of liver disease and other health problems.Drinking soda, including ...