Rapper, Prodigy Of Mobb Deep, Dead At 42
Rapper Albert “Prodigy” Johnson, who brought us ’90s hits like “Shook Ones, Part II”, “Quiet Storm” and more, ...
Sickle Cell Anemia
Sickle Cell Disease In The Emergency Department: Confronting Barriers To Care
“You’re too pretty to have a disease,” declared the nurse in the emergency department (ED) dismissing Constance Benson’s ...
My Story: “You Could Be Someone’s Cure”
It’s normal for college students to make many life-changing decisions, but during his senior year C.J. Logan made ...
Mother Shares Videos to Show the Ugly Truth About Sickle Cell
It’s hard to watch any child to go through pain, and when it’s your child in pain, that ...
Kiki Shepard: Bringing The End Of Sickle Cell To The Spotlight
Showtime at the Apollo was known for many things: putting the spotlight on today’s famous acts first, shutting ...
Easing Iron Overload & Other Common Complications Of Sickle Cell Disease
When you look at the sickle cell disease (SCD) numbers in the United States, you’ll find people of ...
Iron Supplements 101: How To Take Them Safely
Some health conditions, such as anemia, can spur a doctor’s prescription for iron supplements. These capsules, tablets or ...
Iron Overload: What To Know Before A Blood Transfusion
Many people living with sickle cell disease (SCD) undergo blood transfusions to improve the amount of oxygen-carrying blood cells ...
Sickle Cell Trait & Protecting The Student Athlete
Sickle cell trait is among the top killers of athletes in high school and college sports. The words ...
Devin & Jason McCourty Have A Winning Strategy To Tackle Sickle Cell [VIDEO]
Growing up, twin NFL defensive backs Devin (New England Patriots) and Jason McCourty (Tennessee Titans) saw firsthand the ...
NFL’s Devin & Jason McCourty Talk Sickle Cell Awareness In Exclusive Q&A
Growing up, twin NFL defensive backs Devin (New England Patriots) and Jason McCourty (Tennessee Titans) saw firsthand the ...
Closing the Gaps: NIH Grants Aim To Reduce Barriers To Quality Care Among Teens, Adults With Sickle Cell
Here’s the good news: scientific advances are helping people with sickle cell disease live longer, more productive lives. ...
State Of Sickle Cell Disease 2016 Report: “This Status Quo Is Unacceptable”
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited, lifelong chronic disorder affecting nearly 100,000 Americans and a growing global ...
Study Of Black Soldiers Finds Sickle Cell Trait Not Linked To Early Death
New research challenges the long-held belief that people with sickle cell trait, who are born with only a ...
