Alcohol and Hepatitis C
If you’ve been diagnosed with hepatitis C, your doctor has probably advised you to give up alcoholic beverages. For some people, this can be one
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Hepatitis C: (Part 3) Living With Uncertainty — But Living
While outcomes with hepatitis C are uncertain, there’s no doubt about transmission. Direct blood exposure is the most efficient mode. Fortunately, the advent of highly
How Is Hepatitis C Diagnosed?
Hepatitis C viruses are so small that they can only been seen with the most powerful electron microscopes. Yet simple tests can reliably tell whether
Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Overview
There are only two ways to completely protect yourself from a sexually transmitted disease. You can abstain from sex altogether or have sex only with
How Does Hepatitis C Spread?
Unlike cold or flu viruses, the hepatitis C virus (HCV) does not spread easily. It is transmitted by direct contact with blood that carries the
How Much Do You Know About Protecting Your Liver?
Your liver keeps you alive by filtering dangerous toxins from your blood. So what are you doing to return the favor? It’s up to you
Hepatitis C Support Groups
The rules are simple at Monday’s lunchtime hepatitis C support group in the Oasis Clinic: Only one person speaks at a time, people’s stories don’t
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Hepatitis C?
The virus that causes hepatitis C wasn’t even discovered until 1989, but it has quickly earned a place among the most dangerous germs on earth.
What Can I Do to Stay Healthy and Protect My Liver?
If you’ve been diagnosed with hepatitis C, there is plenty you can do to stay healthy and lower your risk of developing serious liver disease.