Living

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...

In several conferences I have attended on health (particularly on hepatitis c), I have been told that you know you have healed when you can share your story to others...

Having hep C was not an easy time for some of us; For those like me, hep C symptoms made it very hard, at times. How hard, you ask? The...

Hepatitis C presents so many challenges. Many people living with hep C do not yet know that they have it. Others who have received a diagnosis are struggling to get...

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...

Three of the most important, even life-saving, steps you’ll ever take against hepatitis C are getting tested, getting treatment, and getting cured. Even if a person doesn't have any hep...

I recommend learning about your body: what makes it swell, what makes your feel sick, what makes you feel groggy, cloudy, and foggy, etc. In my experience, knowing this can...

Don't be afraid to have special or intimate moments with your partner, even when dealing with hep C. The side effects of treatment medications and the emotional burden of hep...

Hepatitis C patients often ask how long they should follow up with their liver specialists after treatment is completed. There is a wide variety of treatments for hepatitis C, with...