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Hepatitis B Overview

Hepatitis B OverviewHepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver often spread through sexual contact. But people are usually unaware they carry the virus. Find out if you are at risk for hepatitis B.

Keywords: Hepatitis B, (HBV), blood, body fluids, sexual intercourse, IV drug use, razors, toothbrushes, needles, inflammation, nausea, fever, vomiting, jaundice, cirrhosis, liver cancer, liver failure, acute, chronic, infection, sexual contact, vaccine, standard interferon, interferon, pegylated interferons, lamivudine, epivir, asian population, Pegasys, Intron, Hepsera, Adefovir

Hepatitis C Overview

Hepatitis C OverviewHepatitis C is called a silent epidemic because many people are unaware they carry this virus of the liver. But experts say hepatitis C is a public health threat on par with HIV.

Keywords: Hepatitis C, HCV, blood, body fluids, sexual intercourse, IV drug use, needles, inflammation, nausea, fever, vomiting, jaundice, cirrhosis, liver cancer, liver failure, acute, chronic, infection, sexual contact, vaccine, standard interferon, interferon, ribavirin, interferons, combination therapy, blood transfusions, liver transplant

Hepatitis Overview

Hepatitis OverviewMany people with viral hepatitis don't know they are infected. Listen as experts discuss who should be tested and review the causes, prevention and treatment of the various types of hepatitis.

Keywords: Liver, hepatitis, viral hepatitis, hepatitis A, (HAV), hepatitis B, (HBV), hepatitis C, (HCV), inflammation, nausea, fever, vomiting, jaundice, cirrhosis, liver cancer, liver failure, acute, chronic, infection, IV drug users, sexual contact, blood, transfusions, tattoos, body piercing, vaccine, standard interferon, interferon, ribavirin, pegylated interferons, lamivudine, epivir, adefovir, hepsera

Poor Sleep's Effect on Health

Poor Sleep's Effect on HealthSleep is necessary to feel refreshed, but now we know sleep actually impacts the way the body functions. Sleeping poorly can affect how often you get sick, your weight and, for children, how well they grow. Learn why sleep can mean more than just a good night's rest.

Keywords: Sleep, insomnia, diabetes, benzodiazepines, non benzodiazepines, Ambien, Zolpidem, Sonata, Zaleplon, Valium, Diazepam, Librium, Chlordiazepoxide, metabolism, sleep deprivation, hormones, cortisol, stress hormone, obesity, puberty, immune system, immune function, stress, sleep wake cycle


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