World Sickle Cell Awareness Day on June 19 highlights sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder where red blood cells become sickle-shaped, causing pain, poor blood flow, and health issues.

Kathy Seward MacKay lost her husband in 1997 because of tainted blood-clotting products. She’s worried about history ...

This graduate pushed through the pain of sickle cell anemia, never letting his condition interfere with his academic progress ...

A woman on dialysis experienced a lot of fluid buildup between appointments and developed an unusual eating habit in an ...

Illuminating public buildings in red, candlelight vigils, and walks are among events planned for World Sickle Cell Day, June ...

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