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Clinical trial will focus on combining cognitive processing therapy and relapse prevention.

Breakthrough findings from NIH study could lead to more effective prevention and treatment strategies.

All alcoholic drinks—even wine—are carcinogenic.

Even those with a history of heavy alcohol use who are currently abstinent have trouble receiving treatment.

Better results were observed even in people with increased portal hypertension.

Experts predict that more than a million people could die from liver cancer worldwide in 2040.

The optimal diet to prevent many cancers and to improve long-term survival is a plant-based diet.

Awareness varied between wine, beer, and liquor

In 2022, reported use of any illicit drug within the past year remained at or significantly below pre-pandemic levels for all grades.

Women and young adults saw especially large increases between 2019 and 2021.

Current guidelines recommend antiviral treatment regardless of alcohol use.

Plus: Over 10 prevention services related to hepatitis, HIV and sexually transmitted infections covered by the Affordable Care Act.

A new study associates physical activity, diet and other healthy lifestyles with a 27% reduction in risk of death for former smokers.

People under 50 are increasingly likely to develop cancers of the breast, colon, liver and more.

Plus: Study shows that cutting down on alcohol consumption can reduce cancer risk.