Sickle cell anemia

Health Hero: Teen With Sickle Cell Dreams of Finding a Cure

Michael Olujimi could one day eradicate this disease.
06/24/2013
Iron Overload and SCD

Give Blood for Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month

Sickle cell affects 1 out of every 500 Black Americans.
09/17/2012
Jourdan Dunn - The hot model complimented her glowing skin in this mocha Burberry dress from the Pre-Fall 2011 collection.(Photo: Eamonn McCormack/Getty Images for Burberry)

Jourdan Dunn to Bring Awareness to Sickle Cell Anemia

The supermodel's son was diagnosed with the blood disorder.
08/01/2012
The 411 on Sickle Cell

World Sickle Cell Day Is Today, June 19

There's no cure for the disease, but relief is available.
06/19/2012

America Wants Your Blood, Black People

More African-American blood donors are needed.
03/05/2012

Stroke Deaths Down in African-American Children With Sickle Cell

Mortality gap between Black and white children narrows.
02/28/2012