Everything you need to know about donating blood
A standard blood donation provides one pint of blood. This one pint of blood can be used for four to five children.
What is G6PD deficiency?
G6PD deficiency is an inherited condition that occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough of an enzyme called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.
Celebrate Rare Disease Day
This February 29, we will celebrate Rare Disease Day, with a mission of raising awareness about rare diseases and their treatment.
What is sickle cell disease?
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder characterized by defective hemoglobin – a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the tissues of the body.
Q&A: How can teens reduce their blood pressure?
Dr. Elizabeth Sherwin answers a reader’s question about helping her teenaged sibling reduce their blood pressure.