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Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of...

The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is usually spread when an adult comes into contact with blood from an infected person. However, babies are at risk of becoming infected with the...

Editor's Note: Always talk to your doctor or medical professional if you have any vaccine concerns or questions. More than 50% of people with hepatitis C will develop a chronic...

It is not easy to ask for help when we are sick with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). With the new drugs, you can be rid of the virus and...

When I was diagnosed in 2010 with stage 4 liver disease because of my hepatitis C, I began noticing a huge new issue in my body: stomach problems.  Ranging from acid...

My journey through hepatitis C lasted 20 years, including 3 treatments. My 3rd treatment, which included improved treatment, helped bring me a cure. During my post-treatment recovery, I needed to...

The hepatitis C virus (HCV) affects the liver, the organ responsible for filtering out toxins and cleaning your blood. When HCV is not treated, it can cause long-term health issues...

Some of you know what it’s like living in a small town. Everybody knows when the neighbor gets a cold. The last thing you may want is for someone to...

One of the most proactive steps you can take is to build your healthcare team for hepatitis C and liver disease. You are the captain, and head of your team...

Several years back now, I attended an international conference on hep C. One of the esteemed research scientists proclaimed that hep C was "done and dusted". Unsurprisingly some of us...

I was contacted via email recently and this person asked me “How do you remain so positive all the time?” After sitting there pondering this question and wanting to answer...

Hepatitis C (hep C) can result in chronic illnesses like liver disease or cirrhosis. These long-term illnesses can be treated with medicines. The long-term illnesses are mainly treated with drugs...

Editors note: Always consult your medical team for treatment advice or if you have any questions about your treatment plan. There are so many different healthcare professionals within the healthcare...

Sharing your medical information is a very personal decision.  There are many things to think about when you’re trying to decide what, and if, you will tell others about your...

Stomach bloat can be an uncomfortable side-effect of liver disease. What can you do about it? Is there a way to prevent it? I can be so hungry and then...

You’re thinking that your child was ready for adulthood, but something just doesn’t seem right.  They may be having problems with friends or at their job. They act like everything...

2022 – has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Every new year, millions of people set out with ambition and excitement to transform their lives. Most new year resolutions...

When I was diagnosed with hepatitis C, a series of tests were run before starting hepatitis C treatment. It was discovered that I had an autoimmune thyroid disease called Hashimoto’s...

As an official senior citizen, I thought it was appropriate for me to have some insights and understanding that I could share with others who may themselves be aging or...

Editors note: The author of this article is not a medical professional. Please consult a doctor if you think you or your child needs testing, or if you have any...