I. Menopause: The “Transition Period” of Female Hormones Menopause does not occur suddenly but unfolds as a 10- to 15-year transitional process (typically beginning between ages 40 and 45). Its core changes stem from hormonal fluctuations triggered by

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder and affects approximately 100,000 Americans. 1. What is sickle cell disease and what causes it? Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects hemoglobin, the