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 ...

To mark four years of sharing his experiences through writing, columnist Dunstan Nicol-Wilson reflects on the journey with gratitude.

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.

PETERSBURG, Fla. — September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder impacting about a hundred thousand mostly African Americans in the country.

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.