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Former CDC Director Recommends 10 Steps the U.S. Should Take to End Its Opioid Crisis

There are no simple solutions to ending America’s addiction epidemic, warns Thomas Frieden’s latest medical report.

Are Addiction Specialists Prepared to Get Their Patients Into Hep C Treatment?

A recent survey of various types of clinicians treating opiate addiction revealed troubling findings.

Merck Continues to Target Military Veterans With Its Hepatitis C Outreach

The company has partnered with the American Liver Foundation to host a series of veteran-specific education workshops across the country.

Hepatitis C in Prisons

Alan Franciscus discusses the problem of hepatitis C in American jails and prisons.

Ben & Jerry’s to Remove Liver-Disease-Causing Chemicals From Its Ice Cream

Recent tests found traces of glyphosate in the company’s products. The chemical has been linked to cancer and NAFLD.

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How Trump’s New Health Care Policy Could Harm Americans

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HIV-Positive Gay Men Who Contract Hep C Risk Rapid Liver Damage

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Some believe the worst of the state’s liver virus crisis has yet to come.

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A recent meta-analysis found that the addition of hepatitis C raises a cardiovascular disease risk already elevated by HIV.

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Ohio Journalists Team Up to Boost Coverage of the State’s Opioid and Hep C Crises

More than 20 news outlets are collaborating to cover the region’s ongoing heroin, overdose and hepatitis C epidemics.

I have hepatitis C. Do I really have to stop drinking all alcohol? I like to have an occasional glass of wine.

Most medical providers recommend abstaining from alcohol when you have hepatitis C. Will an occasional drink hurt you?

Finding Support for HCV

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If any of the following risk factors apply to you, contact your health care provider to get tested for HCV.
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