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When you have hepatitis C, it's important to eat healthy, get plenty of sleep, and follow other healthy lifestyle choices.

Many people don't know the facts about hepatitis C. You may be concerned about things you've heard. Read on to learn what's true about the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and what's not.

Hepatitis C is a disease that damages your liver. It can cause major health problems. You can even die from it. And you might not even know you have it. Hepatitis C is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). This virus spreads from person to person through blood. You're at risk for hepatitis C if infected blood enters your body.

PEG tube feeding (also called percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) is used when you can't swallow food safely, or there's a blockage in your esophagus or stomach, or you can't take enough food by mouth.

Read on for tips about taking a diuretic safely, and signs that you should call your health care provider.

The members of your health care team are the people who work with you to manage your treatment. They will guide you through your choices and teach you how to live with kidney failure. They can also address your concerns and give you support. Work with your team to ensure that you feel your best.

By lowering high blood pressure, you can reduce the amount of damage to your kidneys and help slow any progression of kidney disease. Visit your doctor as scheduled, and follow the tips in this article.

Chemotherapy for a brain tumor uses medicine to interrupt the life cycle of the cancer cells. It can cause a number of side effects. Learn what you can to manage them.

It's important to know how to help someone who is choking. This sheet can help.