Chronic hepatitis D coinfection affects an estimated 12 million people globally, with higher prevalence in low-income and middle-income countries, especially the African and Western Pacific regions.

Chronic hepatitis D virus (HDV) coinfection in people with chronic hepatitis B is associated with rapid progression to liver cirrhosis and high mortality. In 2020, the estimated global HDV burden ...

The AHA urges doctors to begin screening and treating patients who are still in their 30s, well before the risks of a heart attack and stroke are higher.

The latest cholesterol guidelines include three new screening tests: coronary artery calcium, lipoprotein (a), and apolipoprotein B.

The new CMS initiative dubbed CRUSH aims at cracking down on potentially fraudulent orders for molecular diagnostic tests and ...

It’s an alternative to the dreaded pap smear, and you can do it yourself right at home.

Marisa Peters, 44, a mother of three and former Broadway vocalist, first noticed bleeding when going to the bathroom after ...

Our editors tested two popular glucose monitors to determine which is the best for improving ​​diet, sleep and exercise habits.

The test can help assess your lifetime risk for cardiovascular disease. That, along with earlier treatment for high cholesterol, is part of new doctors' guidelines.

Don't worry, it's not stressful and there's no treadmill in sight. The nonstress test is a check of your baby's well-being. Here's more about why you might have one.