Priority and strategy – these are the key aspects of hepatitis elimination that were put forward by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (The National Academies) in their recent report, “A National Strategy for the Elimination of Hepatitis B and C: Phase Two Report.” “Viral hepatitis is simply not a sufficient priority in […]
New Report Outlines National Strategy to Eliminate Hepatitis
April 12th, 2017WHO Promotes New Hepatitis Testing Guidelines
March 29th, 2017
The medical and health communities have made great strides in developing hepatitis treatments and making these available across the world. However, viral hepatitis continues to affect over 300 million people and to cause 1.4 million deaths each year, thus begging the question — are we doing enough to combat hepatitis? The World Health Organization (WHO) […]
Liver-Friendly Smoothie Recipes
March 14th, 2017
There are different ways to go green and celebrate this year’s St. Patrick’s Day. Keeping your liver health in mind, you can skip the green-frosted cupcakes and lime-colored beer and go for healthier options. Leafy greens contain a lot of fiber and antioxidants that assist important liver functions, such as breaking down toxins and chemicals. […]
Support ADRLF on World Cancer Day
January 31st, 2017
Greetings ADRLF Friends & Family, We hope this winter finds you in great health and spirits! In observance of World Cancer Day 2017, we’re proud to share that 2016 has been a great year for the Al D. Rodriguez Liver Foundation and our mission to screen, vaccinate, and increase awareness around hepatitis and its alarmingly […]
Do Energy Drinks Cause Hepatitis?
January 23rd, 2017
Do energy drinks cause hepatitis? The connection between energy drinks and this serious liver disease became a major concern after an alarming case report was published by a group of researchers from the University of Florida College of Medicine. The report cited a case of acute hepatitis that was associated with the patient’s consumption of […]
