The hepatitis viruses all cause acute inflammation of the liver, and some infections related to hepatitis B and C may become chronic. READ MORE
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Have You Been Tested for Hepatitis C?
Routine screening for hepatitis C—which can destroy the liver over time—should occur in all American adults, a key government panel recommended Tuesday.
Hepatitis C and Baby Boomers
Baby boomers are at increased risk for hepatitis C, so it's important to get tested and begin treatment as soon as possible.
What You Need to Know About Viral Hepatitis A, B and C
The three types of viral hepatitis share symptoms but aren’t the same. Here’s what you need to know.
What You Need to Know About Viral Hepatitis
There are several types of viral hepatitis. Learn more about this viral infection.
After Half a Century, I’m Finally Free From Hepatitis C
Thanks to one of the first direct-acting antivirals and a decades-long pursuit for a cure, I’ve finally shaken hepatitis C
Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Fatty Liver Disease
Liver disease is not always related to alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
NAFLD is on the rise. Here’s what to know about the disease’s various stages, as well as prevention and treatment guidelines
Enfermedad de hígado graso no alcohólico
La incidencia de EHGNA está aumentando. Esto es lo que debe saber sobre las distintas etapas de la enfermedad, así como sobre las recomendaciones de prevención y tratamiento.
St. Patrick’s Day: A time to Toast … Your Liver
Let's celebrate the magnanimous dedication of our liver to keep our whole body fed and alive
Liver Cancer Risks That May Surprise You
About 30,000 Americans are diagnosed with primary liver cancer each year. Here’s what you need to know.
I Was Diagnosed With a Rare Autoimmune Liver Disease Before I Had Any Symptoms
After a PBC diagnosis, I learned to self-advocate and discovered my “own normal.”
How You're Hurting Your Liver
The liver plays an important role for your body from producing cholesterol, bile and proteins to storing minerals, vitamins and carbohydrates. Here are some habits that you may not realize are harming your liver.
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