It’s hard to watch any child to go through pain, and when it’s your child in pain, that feeling of helplessness is even more ... Read More
Sickle Cell Disease
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 down acts that had little or ... Read More
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 liquids work to ... Read More
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 to vital ... Read More
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 challenges that ... Read More
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 challenges that ... Read More
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. From hydroxyurea, ... Read More
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 health problem ... Read More
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 single copy of the sickle cell ... Read More
Sickle Cell & The Black Community: How To Fight Back
Sickle cell disease affects millions of children every year, many of them African American. Keep yourself, family and loved ones healthy by ... Read More
Chicago Woman Is First Adult Cured Of Sickle Cell Disease With Chemo-Free Technique
Iesha Thomas has been in and out of hospitals battling sickle cell disease since she was only 8 months old. This summer, 33-year-old Thomas ... Read More
FACEBOOK CHAT FOR WORLD SICKLE CELL DAY
Facebook Chat with the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute Friday 6/19/15 @12pm CST! ... Read More