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The Hidden Epidemic
Why have so many baby boomers developed hepatitis C? Read our special report to find out.
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Receiving a diagnosis of hepatitis C often comes as a shock: The infection can lurk in the body for years without causing symptoms, so many people are unaware that they have the disease. However, hepatitis C can cause chronic illness or sometimes flare into life-threatening liver disease. We'll show you how to help protect your liver and stay as healthy as possible.
Approximately 2.7 million people in the United States currently have chronic hepatitis C. If you're among them, you not only need to take care of yourself, but you'll also have to take precautions against infecting others. The more you know about the disease, the easier that will be. 
For some patients, modern treatments can slow the progression of the hepatitis C virus, or even wipe it out completely. However, the same approach doesn't work for everyone. Here's an overview of your options.
 New studies show that drinking alcohol accelerates growth of the hepatitis C virus in human liver cells. Since drinking is also a bad idea if you have liver damage, experts advise people with the disease to avoid alcohol completely. Read on to find out what other lifestyle changes you can make to prevent the disease from worsening.
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