Those afflicted with sickle cell disease and their families turned out in support of World Sickle Cell Day at West Oakland’s DeFremery Park on Sunday. According to advocate Nivia Charles, event ...

Columnist Oluwatosin Adesoye, a doctor, sorts through the difference between sickle cell anemia and sickle cell disease — and more.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — HCA Virginia’s Black Colleague Network hosted a free community block party, showcasing the importance of blood donation, especially for patients living with sickle cell ...

VA lawmakers are considering a proposed bill that could boost funding for research and care related to sickle cell disease, which affects nearly 100,000 Americans — predominantly African Americans.

Sickle cell disease symptoms range from extreme pain to fatigue and fussiness in babies. WebMD explains how to spot the symptoms of this blood disorder.

Sickle cell trait is not an illness, and it isn’t the same as sickle cell disease, or sickle cell anemia. But having sickle cell trait raises the risk of some health conditions. [ 2 ] ...

September is National Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month.Sickle cell anemia is a disease that is inherited genetically through a trait passed to a child by both parents, affecting the blood cells ...

Families of those who have sickle cell disease in the Philadelphia area are pushing for more research and a cure.

Jan. 18, 2025 — A new study has found older-looking brains in adults with sickle cell disease, ... Rigorous New Study Debunks Misconceptions About Anemia, Education; Thursday, April 11, 2024.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — HCA Virginia’s Black Colleague Network hosted a free community block party, showcasing the importance of blood donation, especially for patients living with sickle cell ...