Susan had symptoms including tiredness, poor skin tone, dizziness, and depression. Her doctor diagnosed her with iron-deficiency anemia. To improve her condition, Susan had a minor surgical procedure to stop her monthly periods. She also made other changes to help her feel better, like taking iron supplements to raise her iron levels, eating healthier foods, getting enough sleep, and exercising. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Tiffany was born with the most severe form of sickle cell disease, sickle cell anemia. She has lived with the symptoms and complications of sickle cell disease her whole life. She was hospitalized multiple times after giving birth to her daughter, when she began treatment with a medicine called hydroxyurea. Although her brother had experienced side effects with hydroxyurea, Tiffany had success with the treatment. By following her treatment plan and living a healthy lifestyle, Tiffany has a happy, full life.

Nearly 300,000 children are born with sickle cell disease (SCD) around the world each year. Watch Michael R. Debaun, MD, MPH, discuss how the Primary Prevention of Stroke in Children with SCD in Sub-Saharan Africa II study, funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, aims to help children with sickle cell disease live stroke-free by 2025. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr.

Watch this video to see Marsha J. Treadwell, PhD, discuss how pain management research funded by NHLBI helps improve quality of life for patients with sickle cell disease. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Treadwell is Director of the Northern California Network of Care for Sickle Cell Disease at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland.

Nicholas was diagnosed with sickle cell disease soon after he was born, and he overcame numerous health obstacles throughout his childhood. Watch this video to hear Nicholas and his mother, Bridget, discuss how Nicholas manages his disease, allowing him to live a fulfilling life as a teenager. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Watch this video to see Lakshmanan Krishnamurti, MD, discuss how NHLBI brings researchers together with the shared goal of improving quality of life for patients with sickle cell disease. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Krishnamurti is Director of the Pediatric BMT Program at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta/Emory University.

This webinar highlights research findings from various NHLBI-funded studies and evaluates bone marrow transplant therapies for sickle cell disease. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Learn more: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/grants-and-training Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nih_nhlbi Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NHLBI

This webinar highlights how NHLBI is working to bring innovations to people affected by sickle cell disease across the globe. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Learn more: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/grants-and-training Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nih_nhlbi Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NHLBI

This webinar covers current evidence-based best practices and ongoing research designed to improve the care of patients with sickle cell disease in emergency departments. The session is cosponsored by the HHS Office of Minority Health and the American College of Emergency Physicians. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

This webinar provides an overview of genetic therapies — what they are, how they work, and how they may be able to prevent or treat diseases. It also highlights activities of the Cure Sickle Cell Initiative, an NHLBI-led collaborative research effort to accelerate the development of genetic therapies to cure sickle cell disease. And you’ll hear a patient's perspective of participating in clinical trials and the importance of safe and widely available cures. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease. Watch this video to see Antonello Punturieri, MD, demonstrate how to take a simple lung test that doctors use to diagnose COPD. This video is by Learn More, Breathe Better — a program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our goal is to bring greater visibility to lung health by translating research for public and professional education programs. Dr. Punturieri is a program officer in NHLBI’s Division of Lung Diseases.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. A simple lung function test called spirometry can check how well your lungs are working. The sooner COPD is diagnosed, the sooner you can get treatment to help you breathe better. Share this video with others to spread the word! This video is by Learn More Breathe Better — a national health education program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is a serious lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. The good news is that there are treatment options for COPD. Watch Dr. Jim Kiley, and representatives from Breathe Better Network partners Respiratory Health Association, COPD Foundation, and Dorney-Koppel Foundation share their messages of support for people living with COPD, their caregivers, and other COPD advocates.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is a serious lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. Earlier diagnosis and treatment can make a big difference in quality of life for people who have COPD. How many people have COPD? How can we help people recognize the signs sooner? Watch National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Breathe Better Network partners — including Dorney-Koppel Foundation and Atrium Health — share their stories.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is a leading cause of death in the United States. The COPD National Action Plan was created to address the disease by uniting key stakeholders in the fight against it. Watch Dr. Jim Kiley and representatives from Breathe Better Network partners Atrium Health, Respiratory Health Association, and the American Lung Association discuss the impact and importance of the COPD National Action Plan on their work.