When was sickle cell disease discovered?

Sickle cell disease was discovered more than 70 years ago. In this video, HealthMaker Gary Gibbons, MD, director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute describes how knowledge of the condition translates into treatment.

Why red blood cells are so important, and how these cells are affected by sickle cell disease.

While much of your cancer risk is out of your hands, you may be able to lower your odds by managing your weight.

An overview of hospice care, including the benefits it can offer and basic strategies for finding hospice care.

How a team-based treatment approach can benefit individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease.

Get the most out of sickle cell disease treatment by avoiding things that can trigger a sickle cell crisis.