Hepatitis News

UK tattoo artists want better regulations across the country

A group of the UK's leading tattoo artists is calling for tougher regulations on the industry to make people more aware of "backstreet" or illegal parlors and at-home tattoo kits, which people can purchase online.

In the Media by Layne Weiss

Blasting oysters with electrons to prevent food poisoning

Austin - Researchers have studied how electron-beam pasteurization of raw oysters may reduce the possibility of food poisoning through viruses like norovirus and hepatitis.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 8 comments

Illegal tattooists pose hepatitis risk

Council leaders in the U.K. have issued a warning over illegal tattoo parlors due to the risks of infections, including HIV and hepatitis.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 2 comments

Hepatitis scare at NYC restaurant prompts free vaccinations

New York - A recent hepatitis scare at a NYC restaurant prompted officials to urge vaccinations for those who dined at the eatery after an employee learned she was infected. Over the course of 10 days hundreds of people were potentially exposed.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 4 comments

Diners at restaurant in NYC at risk of getting Hepatitis A

New York - The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found that an employee working in the Alta restaurant's pastry kitchen was infected with Hepatitis A.

In the Media by Owen Weldon - 1 comment

Dentist's patients urged to get tested for HIV and hepatitis

Denver - Dr. Stephen Stein, a Denver, Colorado dentist, is accused of reusing needles on multiple patients over a 12 year period. Stein is also under investigation for prescription fraud.

In the Media by Arthur Weinreb - 2 comments

Canadian science: Hepatitis C breakthrough

After many years of research a group of Canadian scientists have announced a possible breakthrough for the development of a vaccine for hepatitis C.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 1 comment

UK confiscates 'Baby Gaga' breast milk ice cream, health concerns

Covent Garden - The Icecreamists' popular new frozen treat made from a woman's breast milk has created a flurry of attention around the world, so much in fact that Bristish officials were forced to seize what remained of the concoction over public health concerns.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman - 6 comments

Toronto Public Health finds Hepatitis A in restaurant employee

Toronto - Toronto Public Health sent out a news release reporting that Hepatitis A was identified in a restaurant employee. The city is now urging customers who visited the restaurant Sunday to be vaccinated.

In the Media by Andrew Moran - 1 comment

15 percent of Brazilian tribe wiped out by disease within decade Special

Almost 15 percent of a tribe of Indians in Brazil have died since 2000. The Korubo, who live in the Javari Valley in the Amazon, have suffered outbreaks of disease particularly Hepatitis B and D since some of the tribe were first contacted in 1996.

Digital Journal Report by Lynn Morris - 3 comments

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