The world is celebrating World Hepatitis Day today, i.e, July 28, 2025, which marks the 15th anniversary of World Hepatitis Day. World Hepatitis Day is observed through Resolution WHA63.18 at the 63rd ...

Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV), which is a small DNA virus from the Hepadnaviridae family. If someone has this infection for a long time, it can lead to ...

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 C The CDC says that hepatitis C is unique from hepatitis A and B in that over half the infections are long-term (chronic), and there's also no vaccine for it. The infection is caused by the ...

Hepatitis B and herpes simplex virus are both sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, they are not the same and develop due to different viruses. STIs spread from one person to another ...

Chronic hepatitis B occurs when the body cannot eliminate the hepatitis B virus following an acute infection. Having chronic (or lifelong) hepatitis B can increase a person’s risk of developing ...

Learn the symptoms, risks, vaccines and treatment for viral hepatitis in gay, bi and other MSM. Protect yourself with testing ...

The C.D.C. issued an alert after clusters of severe hepatitis cases popped up among children around the globe. What signs should parents watch out for? By Catherine Pearson The Centers for Disease ...

News that a health worker at a Sydney hospital’s birth unit was infectious with hepatitis B for more than a decade has led to a health alert for mothers and babies. The staff member worked at Nepean ...