Researchers at the New York Blood Center have made a breakthrough in understanding the body’s autoimmune response to sickle ...

Right now, approximately 20 billion red blood cells are busy traveling through your blood vessels. They are delivering oxygen ...

The Sickle Cell Blood Drive with the American Red Cross runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, ...

News 8 is once again honoring Black history by looking at health care and the racial disparities many report facing.

Individuals with sickle cell disease -- a chronic illness where misshapen, sticky blood cells clump together, reducing oxygen delivery to organs -- are at a higher risk for stroke and resulting ...

In some regions where SCD is prevalent, major changes are needed to blood systems to increase donations and improve safety. The World Coalition on Sickle Cell Disease, launched in 2023 ...

Sickle cell disease is more than a genetic disorder, it is a daily fight for survival. The condition arises from a mutation in the hemoglobin gene, causing red blood cells to become rigid and ...

"This research provides crucial insights into how the immune system functions in sickle cell disease," said Dr. Karina Yazdanbakhsh, Vice President and Director of Research at New York Blood Center ...

Gallbladder problems are a common complication in individuals with sickle cell disease. These issues often arise due to the breakdown of red blood cells and the subsequent formation of gallstones ...

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital partners with Eye See Me African Bookstore to provide books promoting ...

There will be a blood drive for sickle cell disease this weekend in South Jersey to mark the beginning of Black History Month. Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder.

On Tuesday, the Buffalo community came together to spread awareness about sickle cell disease during Black History Month.