hepatitis
Do babies really need the hepatitis B vaccine? What we know as RFK Jr. moves to delay shots for kids
Over 296 million people are living with chronic hepatitis B, making it the most common liver infection in the world.
Deadly hepatitis A outbreak infects thousands of travelers at popular European destinations
A spike in viral infections has sickened thousands of travelers and caused several deaths at some popular European destinations.
LI Jersey Mike's worker tests positive for hepatitis A as officials warn customers could be at risk
A Jersey Mike’s worker in Nassau County who "directly handled food" has tested positive for hepatitis A, leaving customers who ate at the sandwich shop recently at risk, health officials...
Over 400 patients warned of HIV, hepatitis exposure in US hospital
The medication errors, which occurred during improper administration of IV drugs, involved patients who needed an endoscopy.
Disturbing warning over 'tiny marks' on toilet paper in public restrooms
“If you look closely you will see a bunch of tiny red blood splotches — that is not from someone's bloody nose or little accident.”
Frozen strawberries sold at Costco and Walmart recalled over Hepatitis A risks
The FDA identified the tainted berries as being sold under the Great Value and Rader Farms brands, which are distributed by Willamette Valley Fruit of Salem, Ore.
Beethoven's DNA reveals his chronic drinking contributed to his death
A new study sheds light on how the German composer died almost 200 years ago.
FDA recalls frozen organic strawberries sold at Trader Joe's and Costco
Frozen organic strawberries sold in several popular grocery stores -- including Trader Joe's and Costco -- were recalled by the FDA Friday after the fruits were linked to multiple hepatitis...
Less than 1 in 3 hepatitis C patients with health insurance are getting the cure
Fewer than 1 in 3 people infected with hepatitis C are getting the expensive treatments that can cure them.
13 hospitalized from Hepatitis A outbreak tied to organic strawberries
Another consumer has fallen ill amid the multistate outbreak of hepatitis A infections linked to fresh organic strawberries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported "one additional probable case related to...
Hepatitis A outbreak linked to organic fresh strawberries: FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration is investigating hepatitis A cases possibly linked to organic fresh strawberries.
How COVID restrictions could lead to an uptick in unusual illnesses
Doctors and medical experts are seeing a bizarre return of diseases that were mainly on hiatus during COVID.
Mystery childhood hepatitis cases jump to 228 in 20 countries: WHO
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that it had received reports of at least 228 probable cases of child hepatitis from 20 countries with 50 more under investigation.
NY among 10 states reporting mystery childhood hepatitis cases
The CDC is currently investigating cases of the acute liver disease in nearly 200 children across at least 10 states, including New York.
Wisconsin probes 4 mystery child hepatitis cases, including one death
Wisconsin has become the fourth state to report an outbreak of a puzzling pediatric hepatitis.
Global child hepatitis outbreak sparks concern: Warning signs and what to look for
Global health experts are puzzled over a mysterious outbreak of pediatric hepatitis. Here are the signs and symptoms to look for in sick children.
Child hepatitis cases surge to 11 in US and 169 worldwide, including one death
Nine cases of acute pediatric hepatitis have been reported in Alabama, and an additional two cases in North Carolina, while the number of cases in Europe surged to 169.
US warns doctors to look for hepatitis in children as probe widens
U.S. health officials have sent out a nationwide alert warning doctors to be on the lookout for symptoms of pediatric hepatitis.
Starbucks worker contracts hepatitis A, possibly exposing thousands
The incident occurred at the Starbucks outlet at 1490 Blackwood Clementon Road in Gloucester Township.
Maine restaurant-goers warned of hepatitis A exposure
Restaurant patrons in Maine may have been exposed to hepatitis A, according to health officials in the state. A worker at the Texas Roadhouse in Bangor handled food while infected...