Potential Exposure Alert: Massachusetts Hospital Warns Nearly 450 Patients of Hepatitis, HIV Risk Due to IV Medication Errors

Medicine & Technology Nov 18, 2023

Salem Hospital has offered screening and established a hotline for 450 patients who were potentially exposed to Hepatitis and HIV from IV errors during endoscopies. Continue reading to learn more details.

Most Liver Cancer Cases in the US Are Linked to Hepatitis [Report]

Jul 29, 2022

Experts said that managing the top risk factor of liver cancer could slash the chance of developing the disease by up to 75%. Continue reading why hepatitis is the number one risk factor and learn how to manage it.

Can Dogs Cause Severe Hepatitis in Children? Here's What Experts Say About It

May 17, 2022

Global health authorities are examining the origin of severe hepatitis in children exposed to dogs as cases continue to rise around the world. Read on to learn the details.

Mysterious Hepatitis Kills 11 Children, Affects 450 Others Worldwide

May 12, 2022

Hepatitis cases in children have been reported in a number of European nations. Is an adenovirus to blame? Continue reading to find out the mystery.

Bizarre Liver Disease Outbreak in Kids Now Detected in Children Population of US and EU, WHO Says

Apr 20, 2022

WHO announced that the uncommon outbreak of hepatitis in children have reached the US and countries of EU. Read more about the bizarre spread of liver disease and its impact to kids.

World Liver Day 2021: COVID-19 Won't Harm Patients With Hepatitis, Liver Disease – Experts

Apr 19, 2021

The liver is responsible for performing crucial functions related to immunity and digestion. Keep your liver in good shape now to prevent hepatitis.

Recalled Foods that You Need to Check Before Thanksgiving

Nov 27, 2019

Thanksgiving is almost here, but before you prepare your dinner, make sure that you do not have any of the contaminated products.

New Study Finds that PTSD Doubles Infection Risk

Oct 16, 2019

New research finds a link between post-traumatic stress disorder with physical health, particularly infection rates to common diseases.

Chronic Hepatitis B Infections in Europe on the Rise Since 2008

Jul 01, 2019

In 2017, the considerable high rate of 26,907 reported hepatitis B infections particularly chronic cases, in combination with the diversity in stated transmission routes across Europe suggested that countries need to maintain and strengthen local hepatitis prevention and control programs

Vampire Facial: Two People Contracted HIV at New Mexico Spa

May 03, 2019

The state health department is now offering HIV testing for the former clients of the now-closed spa