The World Health Organization has warned against the steep rise of anaemia among women in South Asia. Know the cause, impact and prevention tips.

The condition mostly affects those from African and Caribbean backgrounds but Victoria Ekanoye says it can affect anyone. | ...

Generations of consanguineous marriages and the historic presence of malaria, which once gave the sickle cell trait a survival advantage, only deepened the crisis. But change is now underway.

Several people are unaware they are carriers of the sickle cell trait themselves, leading to further complications ...

Sickle cell trait evolved as protection against malaria, especially in tropical regions. Its discovery advanced understanding of genetic inheritance, but racial bias long hindered care for affected ...

For 21 years, Sebastien Beauzile lived with the chronic pain of sickle cell anemia. Now, thanks to a groundbreaking genetic treatment, he is the first person in New York to be cured of the disease ...

While both sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease involve mutations in the haemoglobin gene, they are fundamentally different in terms of symptoms, severity, and impact on daily life.

Sickle cell anemia can cause a wide array of serious health complications. Be sure you know what signs to look for. Sickle cell anemia can cause a broad array of complications, some which are medical ...

Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited disorders that affect the hemoglobin, which causes sickle-shaped red blood cells. Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment.

A sickle cell crisis due to malaria can result in more severe anemia, hypoxia (not enough oxygen in your body tissue), jaundice, lactic acidosis and renal failure.

Learn about sickle cell disease, its impact on the Black community, and the importance of blood testing for prevention.