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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...

For many years, the hepatitis C virus (HCV) has had a great impact on Black and African American people in the United States, more so than any other group. Hepatitis...

Knowing where to go after being diagnosed with hep C can be confusing. A hepatitis C diagnosis can leave you feeling alone and lost. Back when I was diagnosed in...

Hepatitis C is a viral infection which can affect people of any age or sex. With the opioid crisis, we are seeing more young people becoming infected with hepatitis C...

We all have some regrets, so my title may be misleading, at least somewhat. It comes down to how we perceive what a regret is. One version may be about...

Hepatitis C can impact the mental health of those infected; In fact, a chemical effect on the body can cause mode swings and other neurological symptoms including anxiety, hopelessness and...

I received an email this morning that tore my heart strings. This woman’s email started off by apologizing for being too personal and for needing advise on such an intimate...

You may have received your hep C diagnosis in a number of ways; Blood donation centers, life insurance companies for medical physicals, community health clinics, health departments with on-site testing...

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...

As we move through this new pandemic, it is becoming apparent that there are similarities and differences between COVID-19 and hepatitis C. What has struck me in my reading and...

In a family with hepatitis C patients, the emotional rollercoaster that happens brings many insecurities. It's a challenge for the caregiver/partner to be alert and pay attention to everything around...

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...

Do you know someone fighting hepatitis C? Someone who is newly diagnosed? Perhaps a friend or family member? Recently, I was contacted at my foundation by a lady who learned that a...

Treatment for hepatitis C has improved greatly over the past 5 years in various ways. Hepatitis C treatment is now available for all genotypes and liver conditions, with shorter treatment...

The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers...

One of the concerns hepatitis C patients may experience is rejection and loss of relationships due to hepatitis C. Stigma is less than it was years ago, but the fear...

If you were just diagnosed with hep C and wonder what you need to know, here’s some fast tips for you. Even though hepatitis C is a virus that impacts...

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...

I have found that getting away in nature has helped my anxiety, stress, depression, and pain levels. You laugh when I say pain levels dissipate when you are within elements...

This is not so much a geographical reference, as it affects so much of how we live and how our health is affected. We can choose to isolate ourselves in...