Millions of people in the U.S. and around the world are living with hepatitis C virus (HCV). But over the past decade, direct-acting antivirals (DAA) have proven effective against HCV, curing more ...

As Americans fight the Covid-19 pandemic, the epidemic caused by the hepatitis C virus also continues to rage, especially among marginalized communities. And while some barriers to accessing health ...

Hepatitis C is a tiny virus with a significant impact. It's a small RNA virus that spreads through the blood and infects the liver. Even though today's medicines can cure it, hepatitis C remains a ...

A new rapid test for hepatitis C could help identify many more patients who could be cured of the deadly disease, but its use may be limited unless insurers' reimbursement rises to cover its high cost ...

There’s a highly effective and often curative treatment for people with hepatitis C, but less than a third of insured patients get it within a year of diagnosis, according to a new study. The ...

Millions of people in the U.S. and around the world are living with hepatitis C virus (HCV). But over the past decade, direct-acting antivirals (DAA) have proven effective against HCV, curing more ...

Harriet Callahan was caught completely by surprise. While visiting a doctor for arthritis a few years ago, a routine blood test revealed she had hepatitis C, one of the deadliest infectious diseases ...

Hep C treatment challenges may include overcoming stigma, managing side effects, and coping with financial costs. But support is available. If you’ve received a hepatitis C diagnosis, it’s important ...

Hepatitis C and opioid use disorder are both chronic but treatable conditions. Yet many Americans living with this deadly combination aren’t offered treatment. Imagine going to your doctor with strep ...

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 ...