Hepatitis means you have an inflamed liver. The most common cause of the condition is a virus called hepatitis C, or “hep C” for short. (There are other causes like bacteria, injury, and other viruses ...

Hepatitis C, a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus, can be a lifelong condition that leads to serious problems. Treatments have come a long way in recent years and are easier on your body.

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that can spread through contact with an infected person’s blood. Transmission can occur when sharing drug needles, razors, and nail clippers. You can also contract the ...

While liver inflammation is the primary area of concern with a hepatitis C virus infection, the condition can also increase your risk of developing kidney-related complications, such as acute kidney ...

Direct-acting antiviral medication can cure hepatitis C, but it can’t prevent you from catching the virus again. Here’s how to avoid contracting it in the future. In the 1990s and early 2000s, the ...

Each of the hepatitis viruses is different, but they all share a target: the liver. The liver performs many vital functions in your body. Many of the liver’s functions involve cleansing blood, ...