Surprising Data on What Typically Ends the Fight Against Hep C
Aug 9, 2011
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Despite a less than uplifting prognosis for those with chronic Hepatitis C, it is not a death sentence.
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Living with Hepatitis C: How to Prevent and Stop Nosebleeds
Jun 16, 2011
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Everyone gets an occasional nosebleed, but those with Hepatitis C may not only be more prone to them - they also must be aware of the potential for spreading the infectious Hepatitis C virus.
Continue reading »Humanized Mouse Will Improve HCV Treatment Efforts
Making it easier to test future Hepatitis C medications and study this challenging virus, researchers have created a humanized mouse with a fully functioning immune system.
Continue reading »Bulletin for Hep C Patients: Building on Dr. Oz's Advice
Feb 15, 2011
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A recent, popular television show educated viewers on the importance of raising glutathione levels. Although the practical suggestions given were accurate, there is much more to know about this topic. Especially important for Hepatitis C patients, two supplements demonstrate unparalleled glutathione-boosting power.
Continue reading »A Confusing Relationship: Chronic Hep C and Cardiovascular Health
Find out why a common indicator of cardiovascular disease is inaccurate for those with chronic Hepatitis C infection. February is American Heart Month.
Continue reading »Another Reason for Hep C Patients to Abstain from Alcohol
Most of us know that alcohol is not good for someone with the Hepatitis C virus. In addition to alcohol's ability to speed up the progress of liver disease, there is now proof that drinking during antiviral therapy nullifies the effectiveness of Hepatitis C treatment.
Continue reading »Hep C Advisory: Where Salt Hides
Also known as salt, sodium is overly abundant in many common foods - an abundance that could put someone with advanced Hepatitis C infection in peril.
Continue reading »Hepatitis C Protein Interaction Identified
Scripps researchers have identified a protein that interacts with the Hepatitis C virus to enable replication. Since blocking this interaction could impair the virus' ability to reproduce, Scripps' discovery could lead to a new focus for the next generation of Hepatitis C drugs.
Continue reading »Could Probiotics Help Those With Hepatitis C?
Talk of probiotics facilitating good health is heard everywhere these days - but is Hepatitis C one of the conditions that could benefit from these "good bacteria"?
Continue reading »Exhaustion During Hepatitis C Treatment
An extreme degree of fatigue, exhaustion is common during HCV treatment - and it may also hinder the treatment outcome.
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