March 20, 2014 -- Saturated fats have long been called ''bad fats'' for their effect on the heart. But a new analysis calls into question whether they're really that bad after all.The findings, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, have sparked renewed debate about fats and heart health.arch 20, 2014 -- Saturated fats have long been called ''bad fats'' for their effect on the heart. But a new analysis calls into question whether they're really that bad after all.
It is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV), which attacks liver cells and can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, or liver failure if it is not detected and managed. The virus is transmitted through contact with infected blood and bodily fluids that contain blood.
What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a contagious liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus. It can cause either acute or chronic illness. Acute hepatitis B is a newly acquired infection that causes illness within six months or less of exposure to the hepatitis B virus.Chronic hepatitis B results from the hepatitis B virus remaining in the body for six months or more.eath from chronic liver disease or liver cancer occurs in 15-25% of chronically infected people. How lon g is a person able to spread hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is present before symptoms appear and while symptoms are present. Persons with the hepatitis B virus in their blood can spread hepatitis B to others.