Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited disorder that affects over 100,000 people in the United States, according to the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, of that number, the Centers for ...

The Washington Post reports that colleges and universities are requiring top athletes to be tested for the sickle cell gene. The goal is to protect athletes from sudden death if they have undiagnosed ...

For thousands of families across Uganda, the battle against sickle cell disease is a silent lifelong struggle marked by pain, stigma, and limited access to care. Health experts are urging married ...

RICHMOND, Va. -- For years, sickle cell disease, which affects red blood cells with many complications and primarily impacts the African-American community, was known as the forgotten disease. While ...