It’s been over a year since 16-year-old Justin Johnson collapsed and died while playing tag near his home. But his father’s ...

This is the third week of my talking about sickle cell and psychology. If you missed parts 1 and 2, go and search for them.This article was written by Jeremy.I’m a clinical health psychologist, and I ...

Discover the current pipeline candidates advancing through the clinic for the treatment of sickle cell disease.

She is the Founder and Executive Director of Sickle Cell 101, a non-profit organization located in Silicon Valley, Calif., dedicated to advocacy and educating the public about sickle cell anemia.

Though ASH asserts sickle cell trait does not lead to exertional-related death, it cites a study that showed sickle cell trait was associated with a 54-percent higher risk of rhabdomyolysis.

A sickle cell disease center is leading the way in treatment with a new, innovative approach to caring for those with the illness. Dr. Sharl Azar, Medical Director of the Comprehensive Sickle Cell ...

Sickle cell affects millions of people around the world, including about 100,000 in the U.S. A genetic defect causes bone marrow to produce a defective version of the protein called hemoglobin.

Long Island man cured of sickle cell anemia, making New York state history 02:11. A patient on Long Island is the first in New York to be cured of sickle cell anemia, doctors say.

The sudden death of 16-year-old Central Dauphin student Justin Johnson after being chased by other students from his school could have been connected to the boy’s sickle cell disease, according ...

Families in Philadelphia with sickle cell disease are hopeful and advocate for a cure 02:14. Three-year-old Kaliph Eubanks is full of happy energy playing at the park in the Germantown section of ...

Patricia McGill is among the oldest people in the U.S. with sickle cell disease, and she attributes her longevity to optimism, faith, a supportive community and good nutrition.