As columnist Mary Shaniqua looks to the future, she remembers when she was far more active — and wonders if that could be a ...

A NEW study has explored the relationship between brain age and cognitive impairment in adults with sickle cell anaemia (SCA) and those facing economic deprivation. The study, which included 230 ...

Sickle cell anaemia occurs when red blood cells change shape under low oxygen conditions, transforming into a sickle shape that can block blood flow. This blockage can result in pain in the ...

African Americans are also at risk for a certain type of anemia called sickle cell anemia. Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disease that causes sickle-shaped blood cells that can’t carry oxygen ...

Living with sickle cell disease comes with a heavy cost. Much of your time is spent seeking to understand your body, how the condition impacts you as a person, and then adjusting your lifestyle to ...

Sickle cell disease—the most common type is known as sickle cell anemia—is a genetic blood disorder that affects millions worldwide and continues to pose health challenges for those who live with it.