NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTHN) — In today’s Health headlines, we’re raising awareness for sickle cell disease ahead of World Sickle Cell Day, which is Thursday. To help us understand this blood disorder and ...

RICHMOND, Va. — September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Sickle cell affects 100,000 people in the United States, primarily impacting African Americans. To learn more about the genetic blood ...

Makenzie’s first sickle cell pain crisis came without warning. She was scared and felt alone. Not only was the pain excruciating, but her parents weren’t there—her two worst fears at once. She spent ...