A new review and policy statement underscore the inaccuracy of sickle cell trait as a cause of death on autopsies.

A majority of Black Americans say they’ve ... A disease known to cause extreme pain for patients is sickle cell disease. It primarily impacts people of color. Dr. Cece Calhoun, the medical ...

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But deaths have only continued to mount. At least five were recorded in 2024, including a New York City recruit who died of ...

In honor of Black History Month, we're covering five milestones in Black health history, from the good and great to the bad and ...

Local coverage from WPBF 25 News "The number one killer among people," Reynolds said, "is hypertension." Sickle cell disease, a genetic blood disorder that disproportionately affects the Black ...

The high cost of sickle cell gene therapies is pushing private insurers and Medicaid programs to develop new payment models.

The Sickle Cell Blood Drive with the American Red Cross runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, ...

In addition to the prolonged pain and suffering endured by sickle cell patients, a Washington University School of Medicine ...

On Tuesday, the Buffalo community came together to spread awareness about sickle cell disease during Black History Month.