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 ...

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

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

As September comes to a close, so does Sickle Cell Awareness Month, an annual time dedicated to highlighting the realities, challenges, and resilience of people living with sickle cell disease. While ...

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 ...

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 ...