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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 a life-saving decision: he ... Read More

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 feeling of helplessness is even more ... Read More

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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