Mortality rates related to sickle cell disease have increased in recent decades, while mortality in cystic fibrosis has ...

Levels of the enzyme HO-1, which protects against toxicity, are elevated in sickle cell disease patients, especially children ...

Columnist Michelle Harlan details her three-step process for explaining what sickle beta-zero thalassemia is and how it ...

An imbalance in the gut microbiome, the group of bacteria and other microbes in the digestive tract, may drive chronic SCD ...

A protruding abdomen with sickle cell disease isn’t always a sign of a serious problem for patients, writes columnist.

Scientists at NYU are teaming up with music artist Adekunle Gold on a campaign to improve the lives of people with sickle cell disease.

Young people with SCD living in areas with more air pollution are more likely to be hospitalized for acute chest syndrome, a ...

Whew! I’ve been on a rough ride recently. Regular readers of my column may have noticed that I’ve been absent for a while. Living with sickle cell disease has taught me resilience, patience, and the ...

As I’ve grown older with sickle cell disease, I’ve come to appreciate the incredible community that’s emerged. This network connects us, amplifies our voices, and gives us a platform to share our ...

Michelle Harlan is a clinical psychology doctoral student from Atlanta, now based in Washington, D.C. She was diagnosed with sickle beta zero thalassemia at 6 months old. In her column, Michelle ...

When I was growing up, Beverly Cleary’s “Dear Mr. Henshaw” was one of my favorite books. The novel begins with Leigh, a sixth grader, writing to his favorite author (Boyd Henshaw) for a school ...