Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver often spread through sexual contact. But people are usually unaware they carry the virus. Find out if you are at risk for hepatitis B.

Hepatitis C is called a silent epidemic because many people are unaware they carry this virus of the liver. But experts say hepatitis C is a public health threat on par with HIV.

Dr. Douglas Horst, Gastroenterologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and President of the New England Chapter of the American Liver Foundation talks about the stunning rise in cases of ...

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... cells from alcohol abuse, hepatitis or birth defects can keep the liver from functioning properly. In some cases a liver transplant may be necessary. Learn more about liver transplants in this ...

...liver transplants in the United States. Most who have hepatitis C never know they are infected. Some have no long term effects; some suffer from weakness, lethargy and may develop cirrhosis or ...