As a result of being a caregiver for her cousin, columnist Sylvia Amuta says she's now more caring, compassionate, and kind to others.

A researcher at Duke University, speaks out after her NIH grant for sickle cell research was terminated. The $750,000 funding ...

In just over a year since its launch, India’s National Sickle Cell Elimination Mission (NSCEM) is already demonstrating a ...

How one of the oldest components of the human immune system can trigger a mysterious and little-understood syndrome.

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Thursday morning, ImpactLife in Davenport honored those who have passed away as a result of sickle cell disease — and those still fighting. Sickle cell disease causes ...

Because with sickle cell, you’re very, immunocompromised.” CDC finding reveal, more than 90% of people diagnosed with sickle cell in the US are non-Hispanic black or African American.

HealthDay News — For 21 years, Sebastien Beauzile lived with the chronic pain of sickle cell anemia. Now, thanks to a groundbreaking genetic treatment, he is the first person in New York to be ...

TULSA, Okla. — On Saturday, Baby CJ's Balloon Spot held their grand opening with the goal of raising awareness of sickle cell anemia in honor of five-year-old CJ who has the disease.

Sickle cell disease affects more than 100,000 people in the United States and 8 million people worldwide. Alvin Henry Jr. is the president of the South Louisiana Sickle Cell Association working to ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that over 90% of people with sickle cell disease are non-Hispanic Black or African American. Around 3% to 9% are Hispanic or Latino.

The CDC notes that stroke is more common among people with sickle cell anemia, which is the most common and severe form of anemia. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

Rosemary Britts started her nonprofit, Sickle Cell Association in 2011. Her daughter, Ronisha, lost her life to the disease at the age of 29. Author: Mercedes Mackay Published: 10:50 AM CDT ...