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Hepatitis C can be diagnosed in all age groups; however, people of college-age are often neglected in outreach programs. This is despite the fact that the college environment presents unique...

Building the right healthcare team is your first proactive step in fighting hep C and liver disease. Choosing the right doctor is extremely important for your health. A doctor and...

Race and ethnicity have many definitions. People can also self-identify in multiple ways at once. This can make it challenging to see how different groups are impacted by a health...

Once I was diagnosed with hep C, I went on a search to learn all about it. Sadly, what I found was a lot of so-called get cured quick fixes...

Editor's Note: Always consult your medical team if you have any questions regarding your treatment or possible testing. Hepatitis C is a virus that is transmitted from one person to...

I have heard a lot of questions over the years about how we can be exposed to hep C. Risk is the word that is most often used to describe...

What is one thing you would like to accomplish for better health? If you are like me, there is more than one thing. In fact, my list is long. But...

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) can show up in several forms or phases. These include acute (short-term) HCV, chronic (long-term) HCV, and end-stage HCV. The journey from acute HCV to chronic...

The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...

Alcohol has many effects on the body. Too much alcohol over time can lead to issues with specific organs. These organs include the liver and the pancreas. Alcohol can also...

Editors Note: If you have any questions concerning your kidney health, please see your doctor. It is estimated that 4 in 10 people with chronic hepatitis C will go on...

Editors Note: Please talk to a medical professional if you have any questions about your diet. Eating the right stuff when having hep C and liver disease can be difficult. As...

Editors Note: If you have concerns or questions about your test results, always ask a medical professional. Lab tests (also called blood work) are common when living with the hepatitis...

Do we men get hep c in different ways, and does it affect us differently? For my money, there is very little difference in those ways, but how we deal...

Patients with hepatitis C are at risk for associated liver conditions like fatty liver disease, which can also lead to cirrhosis (severe scarring), compromising liver function, also making the patient...

Starting a family is such an exciting time!  And while most of us imagine a dreamy pregnancy with few complications, the reality is some of us will hit a few...

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Editors Note: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author. As I am now embarking on new health battles and searching for answers, I cannot help but...

Life beyond recovery with hepatitis C is often achieved after a long journey. Mine journey lasted 20 years, plus additional recovery time. What is lifelike on the other side of...

One of the common questions for those with hep C is how do I prevent spreading it? There are many questions during the initial diagnosis of hepatitis C and while...