People in their 20s and 30s now account for more than a third of newly reported chronic hep C.

Updated recommendation includes testing for pregnant women during each pregnancy.

All people ages 18 to 79 should be screened for hepatitis C virus at least once, regardless of risk factors.

New research is emerging about how the respiratory virus spreads and how people can protect themselves and others.

In that state, and across the nation, accidental overdose is the leading cause of death for people under 50.

One year after such transplantations, the outcomes are similar to those who receive hearts not infected with hepatitis C.

Incarcerated individuals have a very high rate of hep C infection, making their time in custody an ideal opportunity for treatment.

The majority of new cases of hepatitis C occur among people younger than 30 who inject drugs.

Health officials with Goshen Hospital in Indiana called the risk of infection “extremely low.”

The risks are lower than ever—and could save patients months on organ waitlists.