R&T News: Preventive Hepatitis C Vaccine; and More

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This Research & Treatment News update gives you highlights from the latest articles posted to Hepatitis-Central.com for patients and their families, caregivers and health professionals. With new information being published regularly, we want you to have the latest news on treatments, clinical trials, social issues and important breakthroughs.

French Make Progress with Preventive Hep C Vaccine

In animal subjects, French researchers developing a preventive Hepatitis C vaccine announced success; hopefully human trials will follow. Read more.

Surprising Data on What Typically Ends the Fight Against Hep C

Despite a less than uplifting prognosis for those with chronic Hepatitis C, it is not a death sentence. Read more.

Even Better Hep C Outcome with Vertex's Quad Combo

In a trial called Zenith, Vertex finds that a combination of four drugs knocked out Hepatitis C in half of participants in just 12 weeks. Read more.

Your Opinion Wanted:

There are many books and informational sources at your fingertips to learn more about Hepatitis C. Have you ever read "Living Healthy with Hepatitis C?"

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VISIT Living Healthy with Hepatitis C poll today.

We asked, you responded:

A low glycemic index breakfast can improve energy levels, minimize your body’s production of insulin levels and may help prevent or even reverse fatty liver disease. Which foods do you eat for breakfast?

6%: Toast made from pumpernickel bread or 100 percent stone-ground wheat bread – not white bread or white bagels.

15%: Oatmeal prepared from rolled oats or steel-cut oats – not quick or instant oatmeal products.

9%: Cereal containing oat bran and muesli – not cornflakes, puffed rice breakfast cereal or sugary cereals.

7%: Fruit such as cherries, grapefruit, prunes, oranges, grapes, fresh peaches, plums, pears and apples – not cereal with fake fruit composed of corn syrup, sugar, hydrogenated oil, artificial flavors and dyes.

8%: Dairy items like milk or plain yogurt – not whipped cream or yogurt containing corn syrup, sugar, artificial flavors and dyes.

36%: All of the above.

20%: None of the above.

To learn more about eating a nutritious breakfast, and what constitutes a low glycemic index food, click here.

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