#alcohol

Better results were observed even in people with increased portal hypertension.

Experts predict that more than a million people could die from liver cancer worldwide in 2040.

Awareness varied between wine, beer, and liquor

In 2022, reported use of any illicit drug within the past year remained at or significantly below pre-pandemic levels for all grades.

Women and young adults saw especially large increases between 2019 and 2021.

Current guidelines recommend antiviral treatment regardless of alcohol use.

Plus: Over 10 prevention services related to hepatitis, HIV and sexually transmitted infections covered by the Affordable Care Act.

Plus: Study shows that cutting down on alcohol consumption can reduce cancer risk.

Liver cancer is now less likely to be caused by hepatitis B or C, but more likely to be caused by fatty liver disease or alcohol.

Researchers saw a particularly alarming increase in deaths from alcohol-related cirrhosis in people ages 24 to 35.

Heavy alcohol use among people with hepatitis B or C increased the risk of liver cancer.

Sobriety restrictions on hepatitis C treatments hinder our ability to properly address the viral hepatitis and overdose syndemic.

Higher daily alcohol consumption was linked to greater risk for MAFLD.

Experts recommend no more than two drinks for men or one drink for women per day.