Any time is a good time to learn the hepatitis ABCs — that is, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C! We do not have to become an expert about hepatitis, but we all need to ... Read More
Hepatitis C
New Study : Hepatitis Drugs Could Serve as Coronavirus Treatment
Two hepatitis C (HCV) antiviral drugs were found to raise survival rates for people with moderate or severe COVID-19 according to a series of Iranian studies reported at the online ... Read More
Hepatitis C: What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You…And Others
Only about half of people in the United States with hepatitis C know they have the curable disease, new data shows. That lack of awareness contributes to increasing rates of ... Read More
The Viral Time Bomb: Hepatitis C
Since the beginning of the year, we have heard the word virus mentioned more times than we care to remember. If you didn’t know any better, you would think the only virus is the ... Read More
Liver Damage From Hepatitis C Is More Common Than You Think
Severe liver damage may be four times more common among Americans with the liver infection hepatitis C than previously believed, a new study suggests. Analyzing nearly 9,800 ... Read More
Liver-Boosting Foods After Hepatitis C Diagnosis
It’s not enough to just take your prescribed medication when battling hepatitis C. Sure, the medicine helps. But what’s equally as important for a hepatitis C patient is a ... Read More
6 Signs You Have An Autoimmune Disease
Lupus. Multiple sclerosis. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Sjogren’s syndrome. Rheumatoid arthritis. Autoimmune hepatitis. Celiac disease. Crohn’s disease. Juvenile-onset diabetes. Most ... Read More
What Does Hepatitis C Do To The Body?
Hepatitis C is among the many diseases disproportionately affecting the African American community. The disease, targeting the liver, can turn into a serious health problem over ... Read More
Ways To Relieve Common Hepatitis C Pains
Patients battling with hepatitis C may be dealing with excruciating pains – ranging from dull aches, itching and sore joints to sharp abdominal pressure near the liver. Though, ... Read More
What To Eat When Living With Hepatitis C
Having hepatitis C doesn’t usually require you follow a special diet. However, because nausea is a major side effect of the liver-attacking virus, making a few alterations may ... Read More
Hepatitis C & The Holidays: 5 Ways To Keep Your Diet In Check
From work holiday parties to getting together with friends, the end of the year brings a ton of reasons to celebrate. But with this period of increased social engagement also comes ... Read More
5 Health Risks Lurking At Your Nail Salon
While a trip to the nail salon may be relaxing, the use of unsterilized tools, chipped nails, or cuticles cut entirely too low, could be putting your fingers, toes, and more at ... Read More
4 Juices To Detox Your Liver
Arguably one of the most important organs of the body – also the largest internal organ, weighing in at around 3.5 pounds -- the liver plays a role in digestion, immunity, ... Read More
Medications Used To Treat Hepatitis C May Reactivate Hep B
Medical experts are concerned about some hepatitis C treatments because of the possibility of reactivating hepatitis B in patients. This is the second time this year that some ... Read More