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In these times of fear and uncertainty, it can be hard to see a brighter side or a silver lining, no matter which direction we look. It is hard for...

Unless you’ve experienced hepatitis C or been a caregiver, you might now know what to say to encourage or help them. Often the best thing you can do is to...

Coming off treatment for hepatitis C can give a feeling of relief; Many feel ready to be done with hep C. I know as soon as I left my clinical trial...

Hepatitis C can be contracted in many ways. A proactive step is to get tested for hepatitis C, regardless of if you have any risk factors. Learn the risk factors...

During hepatitis C treatment, you may have lots of questions: "Will I experience side effects? How long will treatment last? When will I start to feel normal again? Will I...

Infection from the hepatitis C virus (HCV) leads to chronic hepatitis C in over 50 percent of cases. This happens when the virus avoids the immune system and persists in...

We are all capable of making assumptions, and not always with the best facts to support good conclusions. I am as guilty as the next person, but I do try...

The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major concern, especially among certain populations. The number of American adults with HCV infections exceeds 2 million. In recent years, HCV has been...

Hepatitis C not only affects the liver but can interfere and affect other parts of the body. A common extrahepatic condition associated with hepatitis C is type 2 diabetes. The...

Many of us are overwhelmed by the amount of information available on COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top developments...

Finding peace with a hep C diagnosis can be difficult, if not impossible. The fear, despair of now being labeled, loneliness, and isolation can be but only a few feeling...

The late warning signs of hepatitis C are different for everyone. In talking with other patients over the years, I've noticed some trends. For example, some people are very aware...

A liver transplant is a surgery to replace a liver that is no longer working with one that does. Chronic hepatitis C is the most common reason for a liver...

The importance of healthy choices is vital when your stressed, especially for those fighting hepatitis C and liver disease. Stress has been known to lower your immune system and contribute...

Having lived with hepatitis C for over a decade (knowingly) and more correctly my whole life (since birth), I was not aware of the toll it takes on one’s body...

You may be one of the few people who get early warning signs of hepatitis C. It starts within the first few weeks after exposure, and is like a flare...

Examining the intersection of hepatitis C and drug use and how our online communities can best support them It is almost impossible to discuss transmission hepatitis C without looking at...

I remember my hepatologist’s nurse telling me, "Those last few weeks of treatment can often seem the longest". By this point, you are so ready for treatment to be over...

In today's article, HepatitisC.net advocate Daniel Winterbottom talks all things testing and treatment for hepatitis C.A one-time hep C testing policy for all adults has clear pros and cons. Many...

Have you ever felt stuck in unhealthy habits? Albert Einstein once said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”. Forming...