Amin, a pediatric hematology and oncology expert at the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, which is one of four comprehensive sickle cell centers in the state.

Diagnosed within a week of birth, the Cypress twins have used their sickle cell journey to advocate for change.

A parasite that causes malaria is halted by sickle cells and makes people who carry the sickle cell trait more resistant to the disease. This is why sickle cell trait also occurs more in people who ...

An imbalance in the gut microbiome, the group of bacteria and other microbes in the digestive tract, may drive chronic SCD ...

From causing muscle loss to raising the risk of blood clots, long-haul space missions can have a profound impact on the human body.

Elizabeth Barnes, MS, RDN, LDN, is a dietitian with a focus on treating clients with eating disorders and disordered eating to help them to mend their relationship with food and their bodies. Iron is ...

The world of biotech is really changing fast. It feels like every year there’s some new big thing happening. As we look towards 2025, it seems like a lot of exciting developments are on the horizon.

How one woman manages the painful life of sickle cell anemia. Plus, the Potters Smile shares how sickle cell affects dental ...

A newly unveiled street sign honoring sickle cell warrior Gerbuns Augustin marked a major milestone for Miami-Dade’s sickle ...

At birth, Tenecia Smith was diagnosed with a blood disorder. “I was in and out of the hospital at just two months old until currently right now. It was a lot of weekly treatments, sometimes months,” ...

Nine of 10 people who have sickle cell disease in the U.S. are of African ancestry or identify as Black, according to studies ...

The American Red Cross in Springfield is raising awareness during Sickle Cell Awareness Month, highlighting the urgent need for blood donations to support patients with sickle cell disease.