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Starting Hepatitis C Treatment at Time of Diagnosis Leads to High Cure Rate

Pairing HCV testing and treatment eliminates the need to navigate the medical system.

Supreme Court Weighs Biden’s Workplace COVID Vaccine Requirements

The Supreme Court has overturned the OSHA rule that says large companies must require either vaccination or masks and regular testing.

“Hep ElimiNATION” to Assess and Guide U.S. Efforts to End Hepatitis

The Hep ElimiNATION partnership will assign grades to all 52 U.S. jurisdictions based on their viral hepatitis achievements.

Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Higher Risk of Fatty Liver Disease

Abdominal obesity worsened the impact of air pollution on MAFLD development.

FDA Approves New Triple-Target Hepatitis B Vaccine

The PreHevbrio vaccine produces higher antibody levels and offers faster protection.

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Alert! Obamacare Open Enrollment Ends January 15

Plus: The White House moves to ensure that future ACA health plans cost less, protect those with chronic illness and don’t discriminate.

How New York City Plans to End Viral Hepatitis by 2030

Reaching these three goals will help New York City eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat.

Surprise Tournament of Roses Parade After Liver Cancer Scare

There are not enough words to describe my joy after being told I would be riding in the Tournament of Roses Parade with my organ donor.
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9 Ways to Address Hepatitis B Stigma and Discrimination [VIDEO]

Nearly 296 million people worldwide have hepatitis B. A new report and webinar explore how stigma impacts them—and which policies can help.

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How much alcohol can I safely drink?

Experts recommend no more than two drinks for men or one drink for women per day.
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FDA OKs Second COVID Antiviral Pill for Limited Use

Molnupiravir is authorized for people at high risk for severe COVID-19 when other treatment options are not available.

You Know of Hepatitis A, B and C. Here’s HUC: Hepatitis of Unknown Cause

Hepatitis of unknown cause (HUC) was the source of an outbreak linked to bottled alkaline water; 21 people got sick and one died.
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FDA Authorizes First Antiviral Pill for COVID-19

Paxlovid, which reduces the risk of hospitalization or death by about 90%, is expected to be a game-changer.
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