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The spread of the hepatitis C virus can be prevented. Hepatitis C is passed through blood. If you're infected with the virus, don't let other people come in contact with your blood. You can keep the people around you safe with a little extra care.

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.

Hepatitis C can be a lifelong condition if not treated. But it is curable. You can manage how it affects you. Read on to learn more.

Are you scheduled for surgery? If so, you may worry about the need to replace blood lost during surgery. The goal is to keep the body's normal levels of blood. Blood transfusion is a way to reach this goal.

Gout is a painful form of arthritis caused by an excess of uric acid, a waste product made by the body. It builds up in the body and forms crystals that collect in the joints, bringing on a gout attack. Alcohol and certain foods can trigger an attack. These diet changes can help you manage gout.

If both you and your partner have had sex only with each other for many years, you are not likely to be at risk for STIs. But if you have sex with more than one person, or recently had a new sex partner, this sheet is for you.

As you grow older, your sex life may change. But that doesn't mean it has to end.