It is important to know to prevent hepatitis C

Your liver is a vital organ that is responsible for processing nutrients, filtering the blood and fight infections. If it becomes inflamed or damaged, can not properly perform its functions. One of the viral diseases that can affect the liver is hepatitis C, a contagious, chronic and common suffering...

Malaria: parasite exasperating

A couple of months before heading to tropical destinations en route, either in Central or South America, Haiti, the region below the Sahara Desert in Africa and South Asia, travelers should consult with a doctor about how to prevent malaria. The July issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter discusses the...

WHO sets the first World Day of Viral Hepatitis

For the first time, the World Health Organization (WHO) established July 28 as World Day of Viral Hepatitis. In this context, health professionals, patient groups and people living with hepatitis B and C use this time to emphasize the importance of prevention of liver diseases, access to testing and...