Emma Currie

Editor's Note: This article was not written by a medical professional. Always speak with your doctor if you have any questions on medical terminology. I have something embarrassing to admit...

The liver is an amazing and busy organ. It is estimated that the liver is responsible for around 500 different functions within the body! Now that is one impressive resume! With...

The word autoimmune is one of the most well-known yet misunderstood words I know. Heck, even I was guilty of misguided beliefs about these disorders and those affected by them...

In the world of medicine, ‘cured’ is not a word that is often used. In hepatology (or the medical study of the liver), it is even more uncommon. The type...

This article is not intended to give or replace medical advice from a qualified health practitioner and is to be used for informational purposes only. If you have concerns about...

This article is not intended to give or replace medical advice from a qualified health practitioner and is to be used for informational purposes only. If you have concerns about your...

This article is part one of a new series examining the intersections of drug use and hepatitis C. When diagnosed with hepatitis C, I found myself limited in my treatment...

In harm reduction, mornings start with a bang! At this moment, I am sitting in my office. I work in the hepatitis C field, but I also work as a...

Eating. We all have to do it, and for some people, doing it “wrong” can have negative health effects on the body. This is especially true for those of us...

In the age of the internet, finding new recipes to spice up your palate is no chore. It is easy to find which foods may be helpful or harmful, and...

Disclaimer: I am not a health professional and the listed topics are suggestions and not to be taken in lieu of medical advice Depression and finding tips to cope can...

Hepatitis C is a life-changing diagnosis, especially relating to direct-acting antiviral treatment, and curing of the virus. Once cured, many people expect a return to excellent health and are surprised...

Chronic Pain + Toddlers = Chaos... I live with chronic pain and parent two children under 5. Some mornings when I wake up, it takes me 20 minutes of slow...

Are there dangers to being so open on the internet? And are they worth it? Everyone has an opinion on social media, myself included. The internet age has opened up...

Self-care: It is a relatively new term for taking care of yourself. Many people equate practicing self-care to activities like taking bubble baths, exercising, or journaling. While those are excellent...

Examining the intersection of hepatitis C and drug use and how our online communities can best support them It is almost impossible to discuss transmission hepatitis C without looking at...

Living with a hepatitis C diagnosis can be hard on any person, regardless of demographics. It can be shocking and debilitating when the doctor first gives the unfortunate news. With...

My first supplement review can be found here. The idea of taking milk thistle seems a good idea to many persons with hepatitis C, but are the claims of these...