After a lifelong struggle with sickle cell anemia, singe and actress Jordin Sparks's stepsister Bryanna Jackson-Frias died Tuesday evening of complications from the disease, People reported. Sparks first revealed her 16-year-old stepsister was dealing with an episode of sickle cell pain on Tuesday. Her mother, Jodi Jackson, posted a picture …
Read More »Jordin Sparks's Stepsister Bryanna Jackson-Frias Died From Sickle Cell Anemia. Here's What You Should Know About the Disease
After a lifelong struggle with sickle cell anemia, singe and actress Jordin Sparks's stepsister Bryanna Jackson-Frias died Tuesday evening of complications from the disease, People reported. Sparks first revealed her 16-year-old stepsister was dealing with an episode of sickle cell pain on Tuesday. Her mother, Jodi Jackson, posted a picture …
Read More »Your Blood: A User's Manual
Our blood is our life force: It gives us oxygen, nutrients and infection-fighting agents. But it can also bring problems, like anemia and deep-vein thrombosis—issues more common in women than men. Feeling squeamish? No need. Here is everything you have to know to stanch cuts, better understand test results and …
Read More »Your Blood: A User's Manual
Our blood is our life force: It gives us oxygen, nutrients and infection-fighting agents. But it can also bring problems, like anemia and deep-vein thrombosis—issues more common in women than men. Feeling squeamish? No need. Here is everything you have to know to stanch cuts, better understand test results and …
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