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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...

Treatment for the hepatitis C virus (HCV) has drastically changed in the last decade. Today, hep C treatment usually involves taking 1 daily pill for just a few weeks. To...

Editors note: Always discuss treatment options with your doctor prior to making any changes to your routine. With improved hepatitis C treatment with direct-acting antivirals, treatment is thought to have...

Editors note: Always consult your doctor before starting or changing your treatment regimen. There is a lot of appeal for shorter courses of therapy for health treatments. Whether it is...

Editors note: Always consult your doctor if you are experiencing any new pain or pain that you are unable to manage. Leg cramps, aching, and sometimes a burning feeling come...

Some people who have injected drugs are afraid of getting tested for hep C. Many have asked me, “Do I have to be sober to treat hep C?” The rules...

When you hear the words "hep C", your mind may go straight to your liver health.  However, chronic hep C can affect your body in a number of ways, including...

Sometimes it isn’t all about you, or me or any single person, but about the other person. It's about the collective community. Having said that, there are times when we...

Getting diagnosed with hepatitis C virus (HCV) can be overwhelming and emotional. HCV can cause difficult symptoms like fatigue and muscle pain. Those symptoms and other challenges of living with...

Some of the common questions asked on my foundation page are about tattoos.  Questions like "How safe are they"?  "Can you get hepatitis c from getting a tattoo"? With the...

Insulin resistance is a term most people use when talking about type 2 diabetes, not hepatitis. But insulin resistance doesn't just affect those with diabetes. It can happen with chronic hepatitis...

Although most of the focus with hep C is around the effect it has on the liver, there are other conditions that are called extrahepatic manifestations (EHM). As if we...

About 71 million people in the world currently live with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Direct-acting antiviral (DAA) treatments have revolutionized the way HCV is treated. Compared with older HCV...

Editor's Note: This article was not written by a medical professional. Always speak with your doctor if you have any questions on medical terminology. I have something embarrassing to admit...

Editor's note: Treatment length time and side effects may vary from person to person. If you have questions about your treatment plan, please reach out to your doctor. Getting on...

I was hospitalized with hep C and was unable to work. It was an emergency room diagnosis, and I didn’t even know what hep C was. I was too weak...

Editor’s note: Daily witness ingestion (DWI) is a practice used in some countries. If you have questions about this, reach out to your doctor or pharmacist. Most people pick up...

Managing hepatitis C (HCV) symptoms can be overwhelming at times. Both those living with HCV (not yet cured) and those who have been cured experience a wide range of physical...

I’m the kind of girl who has a bazillion plus reasons for someone to be cured of hep C. The following list of the top 5 reasons to get cured...

The terms “acute” and “chronic” get thrown out at medical appointments and in healthcare notes. Understanding the difference between these two is essential, especially when it comes to hep C...