
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.

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.

While many people are guilty of stress eating or taking second helpings of dessert when full, for those with BED, this becomes a regular pattern.

We asked our specialists at Children’s National to answer some questions about the COVID vaccine and breastfeeding.

The Celiac Disease Program at Children’s National Hospital has created a series of videos with gluten-free recipes for foods your kids will devour.

If your child is experiencing headaches from online learning, try printing out homework, taking frequent screen breaks, and reducing stress.