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  • Hepatitis C for Parents


    The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through blood or other body fluids, and can lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer. The most common way people become infected is by sharing drug paraphernalia.

  • Hereditary Spherocytosis for Parents


    Hereditary spherocytosis is an inherited blood disorder. Treatments can help with symptoms.

  • A to Z: Beta Thalassemia for Parents


    Learn about genetic disorders and diseases and conditions that affect the blood.

  • Hemolytic Anemia for Parents


    Hemolytic anemia is a type of anemia that happens when red blood cells break down faster than the body can make them.

  • Aplastic Anemia for Parents


    Aplastic anemia happens when the body can't make enough blood cells. A person can develop anemia, infections, and bleeding. Treatments can help with most kinds of aplastic anemia.

  • Blood for Teens


    Find out about the mysterious, life-sustaining fluid called blood.

  • Anemia for Teens


    Anemia is common in teens because they undergo rapid growth spurts, when the body needs more nutrients like iron. Learn about anemia and how it's treated.

  • Blood for Parents


    Here are the basics about the life-sustaining fluid called blood.

  • Anemia for Parents


    Anemia happens when there aren't enough healthy red blood cells in the body. It can be caused by many things, including dietary problems, medical treatments, and inherited conditions.

  • Splenic Sequestration for Parents


    Splenic sequestration is when too many blood cells get stuck in the spleen. This medical emergency can happen to people, usually kids, who have sickle cell disease.