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
Sickle Cell Disease
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
Drink Up: Staying Hydrated Can Help Sickle Cell Patients
Sickle cell is a chronic condition that can be hard to manage, but every small step or intervention can make a big difference. Everyone ... Read More
Sickle Cell Summer Camp is Real!
Lots of kids love summer camp! They love the warm weather, fun activities and the opportunity to make friends from all kinds of ... Read More
Five Iron-Rich Foods to Give Anemia Eviction Notice
While Iron deficiency anemia doesn’t enjoy the celebrity status of prominent diseases like cancer or COVID, this condition is a monster in ... Read More
Could Your Baby’s Pain Be Something More?
It’s not always easy to figure out what’s causing a baby’s discomfort. In some cases, the cause is a minor irritation while in others, ... Read More
How COVID-19 uniquely affects sickle cell patients
We all know that COVID-19 affects people differently depending on their preexisting health condition. Now researchers are saying that those ... Read More
The Truth About Donating Blood
BDO sat down with Ashley Singleton, a research associate at Georgia Health Policy Center in Atlanta, Georgia. She shares the truth about ... Read More