Sickle cell anemia is a very common genetic blood disorder.
About 100 children in South Carolina are born with sickle cell
anemia every year. Sickle cell is a blood-related disorder where
red blood cellsMore >> Sickle cell anemia is a very common
genetic blood disorder and can be managed relatively easily.
However, for young athletes who push themselves too hard, the
trait can be fatal.More >> More teens who are involved in middle
and high school sports are scooping, shaking and guzzling
protein shakes and muscle-growing supplements hoping to become
bigger, faster and stronger. Many of these youth athletes rely
on ready-to-drink protein shakes to bulk up and build muscle
mass. "I've gotten more endurance," said student athlete Dolan
Culpepper. "I've been able to go longer. I've been able to lift
more." Often, these drinks contain fillers and ingredients that
aren't really healthy and could trigger health problems in the
future. There are things teens and their parents should be aware
of before allowing young