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Some forms of liver disease are inherited, while others are caused by lifestyle factors.

Liver cancer can be a primary cancer that starts in the liver, or a secondary cancer that starts in another part of the body and spreads to the liver.

The damage caused by fatty liver disease can often be halted or reversed through simple lifestyle changes.

Cirrhosis is a type of liver damage where healthy cells are replaced by scar tissue.

In Australia, hepatitis C is most often spread through the sharing of drug injecting equipment. New all oral combination treatment has greatly improved health outcomes for people with hepatitis C.

Home tattooing, or getting tattoos overseas, puts you at risk of serious complications that can be debilitating and life-long.

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and can lead to serious illness or death.

Hepatitis is an umbrella term for several diseases that affect the liver.

Gilbert's syndrome and hepatitis both cause jaundice but are not related.

Immunisation is the best protection against hepatitis A infection and it is recommended for people in high-risk groups.