Hep C in Indigenous PopulationsIn Canada, we will soon observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a new statutory holiday to honor the Indigenous children forced to attend residential schools. The holiday aims... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Drugs Get Their NamesHave you ever wondered how drugs get their unique and sometimes rather strange-sounding names? Or noticed the patterns some generic drug names seem to follow? If you have, you would... By Emma Currie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What You and Celebrities With Hepatitis C May Have in CommonThe death of Naomi Judd brought to light the number of famous people with hepatitis C. It is important to note that Naomi Judd did not die due to her... By Megan Munoz, RN, MSN, CMSRN, CDCES2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Prepare Liver Healthy FoodsHow we prepare our food is just as important as what the food is. What we eat, how it is prepared, and how much we eat is part of a... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Having a Great Relationship With Your Pharmacist Is ImportantYour pharmacist may be an overlooked healthcare team member, but they shouldn’t be. Especially if you are living with hepatitis C. One of the liver's jobs is to break down... By Megan Munoz, RN, MSN, CMSRN, CDCES2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Music Heals Our SoulAre you ever somewhere and a song comes on, and you immediately connect to it? The rawness of emotions is tied to it, whether the beat of the music or the... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Beware of Supplements Harmful to the LiverEverything you consume, eat, breathe, and are exposed to is passed through your liver. One of the functions of the liver is to filter and break down everything the body... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fighting Hep C Fatigue With Green TeaMany of us are familiar with extreme and enduring exhaustion. It is a symptom of chronic hepatitis C; for many, it can be the most debilitating symptom. Fatigue beyond what... By Emma Currie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
3 Tips for Energy with Hepatitis C FatigueAs with any advice, take it with a grain of salt. The three tips I’m sharing in this article are my experience with the severe fatigue caused by hepatitis C... By Emily Feikls2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What We BelieveOver the years, several myths and beliefs about hep C have persisted, and who has it. This has been true in the science and the clinical nearly as much as... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Healthy Liver Eating PlanA healthy liver eating plan is essential in fighting liver disease, boosting your immune system, and helping reduce inflammation. A proactive plan begins long before you get to the grocery... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lifestyle Changes to Feel Better with Hepatitis CFor most of my life, I’ve prided myself on being a “healthy” individual. From the foods I eat to daily movement, attending therapy, and journaling, I’m a big believer in... By Emily Feikls4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hep C Sucks! Let’s get rid of it!Anyone who has had hep C will probably agree that having hep C sucks or use some other word to indicate a dislike only those of us who have had... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Feeling Blue? Depression and Chronic Hepatitis CThe CDC estimates that at least 16 percent of people over age 18 will experience depression at some point. Depression can affect anyone at any age and impacts people from all... By Megan Munoz, RN, MSN, CMSRN, CDCES2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do Not Let Critics Tell You How You Should Be FeelingI have faced many challenges as an advocate for hep C for almost ten years, not only in dealing with things with my health but dealing with others concerning my... By Kimberly Nash3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Five Positive Benefits of Hep C TreatmentYou may be wondering about what five positive benefits of hep C treatment there could be. As someone who just celebrated 10 years of being free from that virus, I’ll... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How to Manage Hepatitis CThere are many aspects of managing hep C from diagnosis through treatment and recovery. When I was first diagnosed with hep C, I wanted to learn how to help my... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Overwhelming Thoughts About Hep CBeing diagnosed with hep C can be very overwhelming and scary. There is no doubt about that. I will vouch for the fact I was full of all sorts of... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Once Upon a TimeIn a place not so different for anyone, I was having many health issues that had no good answers. After five years of tests and two or three hospital stays... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments