Itchy Skin and Liver Disease ProgressionChronic, uncontrollable, itchy skin can change your quality of life. It can prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep and ruin your concentration. It can even lead to anxiety... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips on How to Keep Your Liver HealthyThe liver is the powerhouse organ of the body that performs over 500 vital life-sustaining functions. We cannot live without a liver. Hepatitis C is caused by the hepatitis C... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Embracing a Liver Transplant After Having Hep CAfter getting cured of hep C, I thought the battle was over. Sadly, my liver was damaged from years of living with the virus. I ended up needing a liver... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 Is Cirrhosis?Cirrhosis is the permanent scarring of the liver. It can be life-threatening. There are several causes of cirrhosis. However, one major cause is the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The liver... By Editorial Team 3 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
Hepatitis C and HIV Co-InfectionHepatitis C virus (HCV) can occur alongside many other conditions. One of these is the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). About 20 percent or more of people with HIV also have... By Editorial Team 3 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
Cancer of the LiverCancer of the liver is on the rise. It is the sixth most commonly diagnosed cancer and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths. A significant risk factor for liver... By Editorial Team 3 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
Should I Be Tested for Cirrhosis?The liver is different from many other organs because it can repair itself. When the liver is damaged, its cells can regrow. But the liver cannot do this forever. As... By Editorial Team 3 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
Hepatitis C Rates in Imprisoned PersonsHepatitis C virus (HCV) causes liver damage. It spreads through infected blood and is sometimes called a “silent” infection. That is because you can have HCV for years without symptoms... By Editorial Team 3 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