Jenelle Marie Pierce

Many people do not know what the pancreas does. This is both because it is a 6-10 inch fish-shaped gland buried deep inside the abdomen between the stomach and the...

If you believe you may have been exposed to hepatitis C, you will want to be tested. This initial hepatitis C test can occur at most doctors’ offices, as well...

Hepatitis C is transmitted when virus positive blood is exposed to another person and enters their bloodstream. When you see someone’s blood, take a moment to assess the severity of...

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that shows up on the skin. The disease essentially speeds up the skin cells’ growth cycle and creates patchy red scales and skin on the...

A diagnosis of hepatitis C (hep C) brings about many thoughts. These can range from trying to pin-point the point of exposure and trying to figure out who you might...

The liver's primary purpose is to clean the blood. Blood needs to be cleaned both because the body naturally produces some toxins and because some of the food consumed has...

This article tackles the question, "how does hepatitis C affect the kidneys?" by providing an explanation of the kidneys and their basic functions, then discussing their side effects from the...

Hepatitis C is often associated with liver damage, or abdominal pain due to liver damage. Although these are common symptoms, there are some other symptoms that may also be indicative...

A Baby Boomer is someone who was born between 1945-1965. This generation often mistakenly assumes that diseases, such as any form of hepatitis, to be considered sexually transmitted and thus...

Pharmaceutical companies exist in order to create new or better drugs for current medical problems. They spend billions of dollars finding new or better drugs; in doing so, they have...

Many people ask us about hepatitis C testing, antibodies, and false positives. Here are answers to some of the most common (and most confusing!) questions about hep C tests. When...

Cardiovascular disease is the overall term for blood vessel diseases and problems. There are four main diseases that you have likely heard about, both within the general media and maybe...

In a typical human body, the liver works with other organs to help the body process whatever is brought in. This includes any foods eaten, any liquids consumed, and any...

Researchers have consistently shown that there is a 30% increase in those with hepatitis C to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The way that hepatitis C (also known as “hep...

The diagnosis of a hepatitis C infection can feel traumatic. One of the early questions many have is regarding the way the world will see them. Will everybody know just...

Many people believe that Hepatitis C is a chronic and incurable illness, or an illness that will always lead to cirrhosis of the liver and death. Although this was the...

It is easy to understand why a person with a hepatitis C diagnosis would wonder how alcohol will affect their condition. Not only is alcohol included in so many of...

With so many websites and blogs available these days, it’s no wonder you’ve likely heard tons of facts and “facts” about hepatitis C (HCV). Add in the “click bait” articles...

The liver is an incredibly vital organ - so much so that the body cannot survive without it. Two of its primary functions are to work with your blood to...

After someone has had chronic hepatitis C (HCV) for a number of years (on average, 10-20), the damaged liver cells that are replaced with scar tissue (fibrosis) becomes extensive, and...