When you go to the doctor for a physical, you’ll probably have a variety of tests done to check for health concerns like blood pressure and cholesterol. One important test you should consider ...

While the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommended hepatitis C testing for baby boomers in 2013, rates of screening among this population still remained low two years later, according ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published final recommendations regarding a one-time hepatitis C test for all adults born between 1945–1965, following the initial proposed ...

For the first time, health officials are proposing that all baby boomers get tested for hepatitis C. Anyone born from 1945 to 1965 should get a one-time blood test to see if they have the ...

Dear Doctor: My doctor recommends that I be tested for hepatitis C, and I’ve also seen commercials urging people to get tested for the virus – but I have no risk factors. Is it really necessary to get ...

VIENNA — Although hepatitis C medications can cure infection, a vaccine is needed to eradicate the virus, Eleanor Barnes, MBBS, PhD, said here at the International Liver Congress 2019. "The drugs are ...

The Cherokee Nation confirmed Thursday it's testing several patients for HIV and Hepatitis C following what it calls a 'brief lapse in protocol'. Hastings said they are testing just under 200 patients ...

Groups Recover Together will offer free Hepatitis C and HIV testing during its second annual Health Fair Tuesday, May 13. "It's just really to get people to come out and interact with us to see what ...

Tens of thousands of people at increased risk of hepatitis C will be able to confidentially order self-testing kits to their home from today, NHS England announced. The NHS is planning to lead the ...

New Hampshire State Health Officials apologized Thursday night for postponing hepatitis C clinics that had been scheduled to begin this Saturday.New Hampshire Public Health Director Dr. Jose Montero ...