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Cancer 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...

Everything you consume, eat, breathe, and are exposed to passes through your liver. One of the functions of the liver is to filter and break down all the body consumes...

Many 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...

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...

As 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...

Hepatitis 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...

Over 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...

A 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...

For 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...

There are several different genotypes of the hepatitis C virus (HCV). These can play a role in treatment planning. They also help us understand how the virus might behave. The...

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...

The 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...

I 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...

You 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...

There 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...

Being 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...

Editorial 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...

In 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...

The most common reason for getting a liver transplant in the United States is chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV). The process of getting a liver transplant can be long and...

As hepatitis C virus (HCV) progresses, the risk for ascites increases. Ascites (pronounced “uh-sight-ease”) is the buildup of fluid in the belly. It can be a sign of severe liver...