When We Lose Friends and Loved Ones to Hep CAs I sit here today, my eyes fill with tears. My heart is breaking for a dear friend and fellow hep C...reactions3comments
How Does a Healthy Diet Help Fight Hepatitis C?Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. When hepatitis C becomes chronic (long-lasting), the virus causes inflammation, which can result in scarring and...reactions1comment
Drug Use and Hepatitis C: Part OneThis article is part one of a new series examining the intersections of drug use and hepatitis C. When diagnosed with hepatitis...reactionscomments
How Hepatitis C Impacts Black and African American PeopleFor many years, the hepatitis C virus (HCV) has had a great impact on Black and African American people in the United...reactionscomments
Are You Looking for Advice about Hepatitis C?Knowing where to go after being diagnosed with hep C can be confusing. A hepatitis C diagnosis can leave you feeling alone...reactionscomments
Which Age Groups are Most Likely to Have Hepatitis C?Hepatitis C is a viral infection which can affect people of any age or sex. With the opioid crisis, we are seeing...reactionscomments
I Won't Feel Ashamed about Hepatitis C: Looking at RegretsWe all have some regrets, so my title may be misleading, at least somewhat. It comes down to how we perceive what...reactions3comments
Mental Health, Brain Fog, and Hepatitis CHepatitis C can impact the mental health of those infected; In fact, a chemical effect on the body can cause mode swings...reactions1comment
Newly Diagnosed and My Husband No Longer Touches MeI received an email this morning that tore my heart strings. This woman’s email started off by apologizing for being too personal...reactionscomments
What Kind of Doctor Do I Need to Treat Hepatitis C? How Do I Find One?You may have received your hep C diagnosis in a number of ways; Blood donation centers, life insurance companies for medical physicals...reactionscomments
A Day in the Life of a Harm Reduction WorkerIn harm reduction, mornings start with a bang! At this moment, I am sitting in my office. I work in the hepatitis...reactionscomments
Similarities and Differences between COVID-19 and Hepatitis CAs we move through this new pandemic, it is becoming apparent that there are similarities and differences between COVID-19 and hepatitis C...reactionscomments
How The Kids Feel When A Parent Has Hepatitis CIn a family with hepatitis C patients, the emotional rollercoaster that happens brings many insecurities. It's a challenge for the caregiver/partner to...reactionscomments
A Day of Liver-Conscious EatingEating. We all have to do it, and for some people, doing it “wrong” can have negative health effects on the body...reactionscomments
Supporting Other People with Hepatitis C: Talking about Your DiagnosisDo you know someone fighting hepatitis C? Someone who is newly diagnosed? Perhaps a friend or family member? Recently, I was contacted at my...reactionscomments
Help for Hepatitis C Treatment Side EffectsTreatment for hepatitis C has improved greatly over the past 5 years in various ways. Hepatitis C treatment is now available for...reactions4comments
Take the Connected Health Survey! (now closed)The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites...reactionscomments
What to Do if Others Reject You with Hepatitis COne of the concerns hepatitis C patients may experience is rejection and loss of relationships due to hepatitis C. Stigma is less...reactionscomments
I Was Just Diagnosed with Hep C... What Do I Need to Know?If you were just diagnosed with hep C and wonder what you need to know, here’s some fast tips for you. Even...reactionscomments
The Liver-Friendly Shopping ListIn the age of the internet, finding new recipes to spice up your palate is no chore. It is easy to find...reactionscomments
