Over a hundred sickle cell warriors and their families turned out in support for World Sickle Cell Day at West Oakland’s DeFremery Park on Sunday.

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 disease.

Sickle cell disease is one of the most common genetic blood disorders in the world. It affects millions globally, with the highest burden seen in people of African, Caribbean, Middle Eastern, and ...

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

Sickle cell trait evolved as protection against malaria, especially in tropical regions. Its discovery advanced understanding of genetic inheritance, but racial bias long hindered care for affected ...

By Chioma Obinna On this year’s World Sickle Cell Day, healthcare professionals have called for multidisciplinary care, friendly policies, and massive awareness to reduce the challenges faced by ...

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders gave an update on his HC future after dealing with an unkown illness.

So far in 2025, the Trump administration has cut more than $1 billion in NIH grants. That includes a study on sickle cell ...

Gabriella Ngang, of Farmington Hills, is one of three in Michigan to take part in a clinical trial of a new sickle cell ...

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

On World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, doctors, patients and grieving families are calling for increased awareness of the disease in Ireland.

Nagpur: Daga Memorial Women's Hospital, under the state public health department, is at the forefront of combating sickle cell anaemia, a genetic bloo.