Hepatitis, a widespread global infection, is often shrouded in misinformation and myths. Many mistakenly believe it can be transmitted through everyday interactions like sharing utensils, hugging, or ...

Hepatitis B is a virus that can damage the liver and lead to lifelong health problems. The hepatitis B vaccine prevents short ...

According to a new meta-analysis, acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) can develop even in patients with previously ...

Kerala records its highest-ever Hepatitis A with 31,536 confirmed and probable cases and 82 deaths as of December 30, 2025..

Kerala is facing a severe hepatitis A outbreak, with over 31,500 cases and 82 deaths reported by late December. The ...

Cirrhosis is the result of long-term liver injury where healthy tissue is replaced with scar tissue (fibrosis). Common causes of cirrhosis include alcohol use disorder (AUD), nonalcoholic fatty liver ...

My friend has cryptogenic cirrhosis. She says that the doctors don’t know what causes it. Where could this have come ...

World Hepatitis Day 2025 and its theme, “Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down,” emphasize the urgent need to remove barriers to prevention, testing, and treatment to reduce liver cancer and eliminate ...

My friend has cryptogenic cirrhosis. She says that the doctors don’t know what causes it. Where could this have come from, and what does this mean for her? — A.T.G. ANSWER: “Cryptogenic” is from the ...