The Crazy Symptoms of Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C can cause damage to the liver. However, hepatitis C also affects each person differently, and some of the …
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Breathing Exercises
Focusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are …
Community Conversations: Relationships & Hep C
We know that romantic relationships and intimacy have a very real impact on emotional health. Share your story in our …
Shedding Light on Mental Health
Each May, we take time to remind ourselves to care for our mental health. This year, the idea of physical …
First Pediatric Treatment Approved for All Genotypes of Hepatitis C
This week, the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) approved the use of Mavyret in kids 12 to …
Spotlight: May is Hepatitis Awareness Month
Many of you expressed to us that you would participate in Hepatitis Awareness Month. So, as we kick-off this awareness …
Is Coffee Good for Your Liver?
There is good news for coffee lovers… Coffee can be good for your health! Once thought to be harmful, according …
Introducing Our New Accessibility Feature
You may have noticed that we added a new accessibility feature to our websites. This feature will allow community members …
From Our Advocates: Top Reasons to Get Cured
After a hepatitis C diagnosis, many patients are nervous about starting treatment. Some even wonder if treatment will make a …
Increase in Depression Since 2013
Depression rates are on the rise, according to recent data from health insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). The Blue …
From Our Advocates: What I Wish Others Knew About Hepatitis C
When thinking about hepatitis C, many people jump to conclusions, or make assumptions. Even though more than 3 million Americans …
Arthritis and Hepatitis C
Arthritis is a word often used to describe joint pain. However, arthritis itself is not a single condition. Arthritis is …
Spotlight: What is Help-4-Hep?
Hepatitis C can be complicated. After being exposed to or diagnosed with hepatitis C, many patients are scared, and have …
Our Advocates Share Their Diagnosis Stories
For many, a hepatitis C diagnosis can be scary. However, every diagnosis experience is different. To combat some of the …
How To Deal with Hep C Stigma
Have you ever felt judged or stigmatized for having hepatitis C? Due to the myths and misconceptions surrounding hepatitis C, …
Hep C Anxieties: Financial Stress
In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing health conditions like hepatitis C, and its side effects. …
FDA Approves Nasal Spray Medication for Treatment-Resistant Depression
In March 2019, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it had approved Spravato (esketamine) for treating …
Me & My Doctor: Results from Our HCP Satisfaction Survey
What matters the most in your treatment? Chances are, your healthcare team makes a big difference in how you feel …
The Day I Was Diagnosed…
After a hepatitis C diagnosis, a range of emotions are possible: Some people feel shocked or scared, while others feel …
What Is Viral Load?
Viral load testing is an important part of diagnosing, treating, and curing hepatitis C. If you have been diagnosed with …