She may have been named Tionne Watkins at birth but the world only knows her as ‘T-Boz’. Since the 1990s, that stage name has marked her as ... Read More
Sickle Cell Disease
Recognizing the Depression and Anxiety Challenges of the Holiday Season
As a sickle cell patient, the typically joyous holiday season can, at times, be mired in the fear of shorter, darker, and colder ... Read More
Day 1: Just Been Diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease
Getting diagnosed with sickle cell disease is only the beginning of your journey with this lifelong illness. Sickle cell disease gets its ... Read More
Are These 5 Health Conditions In Your Family Tree?
The branches of your family tree bear much more than the years your grandparents were born. Knowing your family’s health history is an ... Read More
5 Signs That You Should Get Tested For The Sickle Cell Trait
According to recent studies, Blacks have shown a higher risk for sickle cell disease than any other ethnicity. The sickle cell trait is even ... Read More
Access Granted: Covering the Cost For Your Meds
Are you able to cover the cost of your meds? It could easily put a dent in your pockets if you are battling major health ... Read More
Everything you Need to Know About the New Treatment for Sickle Cell
The FDA approved a new drug to treat sickle cell anemia, giving hope to the 100,000 Americans diagnosed with the lifelong disease. This drug ... Read More
7 Ways to Combat Anemia Symptoms This Fall
The arrival of fall can be a happy time for most people, it means the holidays are coming, hot chocolate in the evenings, and cute sweaters, ... Read More
How Does Sickle Cell Affect Your Family?
BDO talked with chef & sickle cell patient, Misty Williams and Marissa Coers, a fourth-generation sickle cell patient, who is also a ... Read More
What Every Sickle Cell Warrior Must Know About Their Patient Journey
As you try to maintain consistent wellness, it is imperative that you navigate the Patient Journey Roadmap by making five key stops to ... Read More
4 Ways To Stay Fit With Sickle Cell
Chronic pain is one of the most common complications of sickle cell disease (SCD). Avoiding activities that can trigger a full-blown pain ... Read More
Yams Vs. Sweet Potatoes: Knowing The Difference Will Save Your Life
If you're like me, at first glance you can't tell the difference between a yam and a sweet potato. They both are orange on the inside and ... Read More