Sickle Cell Disease: What You May Not Know

by Akshay Sharma, MBBS, MSc August 27, 2025

Akshay Sharma, bone marrow transplant physician at St. Jude, discusses things people may not know about sickle cell disease. Learn more about sickle cell.

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Vaccines and Flu Shots: What You Need to Know for 2025

by Diego R. Hijano, MD, MSc July 29, 2025

Vaccines are crucial for protecting against infectious diseases like the flu. Infectious disease expert Diego Hijano, MD, answers common questions about them.

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How Acupoint Therapy Can Help Children with Serious Illness

by Joan Biddle May 14, 2025

Acupoint therapy offers a complementary approach to health. Learn how acupressure and acupuncture can alleviate symptoms and support a balanced lifestyle.

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Preventing Measles: Myths and Facts

by Hana Hakim, MD, MS | Diego R. Hijano, MD, MSc May 1, 2025

With measles cases rising worldwide and in the U.S., infectious disease experts at St. Jude dispel common myths about measles and the MMR vaccine.

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Chronic Pain and CBT: Effective Strategies for Relief

by John “Drew” Sturgeon, PhD April 15, 2025

Learn how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can effectively reduce chronic pain by training your brain to manage pain signals to improve your quality of life.

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Why HPV Vaccination Is Important for Childhood Cancer Survivors

by Pragya Gautam Poudel February 25, 2025

HPV vaccination is important for all, especially for childhood cancer survivors. Learn how it can help prevent future HPV-related cancers and when to get it.

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