In her 20s, Kamaya Hoskins should be finishing college, having fun with her friends, and excited about all the days ahead. Instead, she's ... Read More
Sickle Cell Disease
Treating the Treatment: How to Overcome SCD Side Effects
Sufferers of sickle cell disease (SCD) already have it tough enough. A chronic condition that requires ongoing treatment, SCD can cause ... Read More
Sickle Cell Trait vs. Sickle Cell Disease: Why Black People Need to Know the Difference
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and Sickle Cell Trait (SCT) are often confused. While they are related, they’re actually two different genetic ... Read More
Black Blood Donors: 3 Ways Your Blood Can Save a Life
The United States’ lengthy medical history of malpractice and discrimination against Black women is a profound and widely-known truth in our ... Read More
Remembering Rapper, Prodigy Of Mobb Deep: Lessons We Can All Learn
Rapper Albert "Prodigy" Johnson, who brought us '90s hits like "Shook Ones, Part II", "Quiet Storm" and more died on June 20, 2017. He was ... Read More
Why Black Sickle Cell Patients Deserve More: Q&A with Dr. Ted Love
Dr. Ted Love's early experiences were pivotal in shaping his passion for healthcare advocacy, particularly for marginalized communities, ... Read More
This Trial Shows Promise in Fighting Sickle Cell Disease
(HealthDay News) — There's more good news in the battle against sickle cell disease, with another trial finding CRISPR gene-editing ... Read More
Beyond the Crown: Championing the Visibility and Voices of Sickle Cell Patients
Dima Hendricks is still getting used to being seen. It’s hard to miss someone wearing a sparkling crown and sash, particularly at a blood ... Read More
“Sickle Cell Couldn’t Define Me”: A Family’s Fight for a Cure Leads to a Medical Breakthrough
Advocating for your child’s health can mean the difference between managing symptoms and finally seeking to cure his or her disease. Deborah ... Read More
Sickle Cell Disease & Travel: Managing Symptoms Away From Home
Traveling with sickle cell illness is risky. Thankfully, this disease shouldn't slow your travels. Discovering various sickle cell ... Read More
8 Ways To Live Your Best Life With Sickle Cell
Thriving. That's fighting… Surviving is barely getting by. Sickle cell disease is not terminal, and many who have it may have fulfilling ... Read More
It’s a Miracle! Bone Marrow Transplant Saves Twin Brother’s Life
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 365 Black American babies will have sickle cell disease. By ... Read More