On Monday, May 22 at 9:59am, Colorado-based mountaineer Chris Bombardier became the first man with hemophilia to reach the summit…
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6 Self-Care Tips for People Living With Hemophilia
Life with hemophilia can be challenging but with appropriate treatment and preventative self-care, many people living with the disease can…
Why Hemophilia Is Called ‘A Royal Disease’
Hemophilia is a rare blood condition where people do not have the clotting factor which enables their blood to clot…
How a Service Dog Improved This Hemophiliac’s Life
Bob Byrne from Northern California has severe hemophilia A. As a result of bad bleeds when he was younger, Byrne…
Hemophilia in children is diagnosed at an average age of nine months, and most children are diagnosed by their second birthday.
What Is a ‘Spoonie’?
If you’re active on the Internet, particularly in groups and forums regarding chronic illness, you’ve definitely noticed the…
Man With Hemophilia Is Scaling Mount Everest
Chris Bombardier may have been born with severe hemophilia B but he hasn’t let it stop him from setting his…
Gentle exercise has many health benefits, particularly for anyone suffering from a chronic illness. In this video, personal trainer …
A Brief History of Hemophilia Treatment
The first recorded mention of hemophilia came in the second century when a collection of ancient Jewish writings noted that baby boys…
Explaining Hemophilia Carriers
Hemophilia is a rare blood disorder that primarily affects males, but females can be carriers of the disease. There are two different types…