Nirah Johnson

Hep C treatment has totally changed in the last few years, for the better. Since 2014, Hep C has been treatable with oral medications.

Here's how to lower your risk of liver cancer after hepatitis C by keeping your liver healthy with lifestyle changes and preventative care.

A new Hep C medication called Epclusa was approved by the FDA in June 2016 to treat adult patients with chronic Hep C. The medication can be prescribed to people both with and without cirrhosis. The medication can even be prescribed to people with de...

On July 28, patients and advocates around the world will mark World Hepatitis Day. Almost 400 million people are infected with the Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C virus. Though they are different viruses, both can lead to liver damage, cirrhosis, and live...

The liver is an amazing organ, with a unique ability to heal, so curing hepatitis C may allow the liver to reverse the damage and heal itself over time.

There are some medical providers and health insurance plans that do not provide hepatitis C treatment for people who use drugs. This is unfortunate because in progressive healthcare settings, and in numerous research studies, it has been clearly demo...

Globally, there are 150 million people living with chronic hepatitis C, a blood-borne viral infection that can lead to liver damage, liver cancer and premature death. Outside of the United States, people most often get Hep C in health care settings, ...

Unfortunately, hep C is still a stigmatized disease and Many people feel that they need to hide their diagnosis.

There are many forms of hepatitis. Hepatitis A, B and C are each caused by a different virus. Each has unique qualities, but all can infect and damage the liver. Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is a transmitted by ingesting feces infected with the virus. Thi...

Some people who have been able to cure their hepatitis C with either the newer treatments or older ones may be curious as to whether or not they have become immune to the virus. Here’s what you need to know. Hep C is a complicated virus There are at ...