How Umbilical Cords are Saving the Lives of Cancer Patients
A few decades ago, umbilical cords were viewed as medical waste that would be normally discarded after the birth of…
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Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells Offer Hope for Autism
If you looked at Gracie Gregory today, you would just see a bright and bubbly 7-year-old girl. With her brilliant…
Cord Blood Growth Factors to Identify Babies at Risk for Lung Disease
A new research paper published in the Journal of Pediatrics suggests that cord blood growth factors may be used to…
How to Deal with Lyme Disease During Pregnancy
Contracting Lyme disease during pregnancy is incredibly dangerous and can have a dramatic affect on the unborn child. This can…
New Technique Helps Determine How Stem Cells Differentiate
Researchers have discovered that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have the capacity to transform into many other types of cells including…
5 Things to Do When Your Child has Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a nasty infection brought about by a tick bite that’s carrying a particular type of bacteria. Although…
Blood in Umbilical Cord May Improve Our Memories
Scientists have been researching the incredible regenerative power of the blood in umbilical cord for decades. It is already used…
Guide to Hepatitis B during Pregnancy
Hepatitis B is a virus that causes inflammation in the liver which in turn can damage and destroy liver cells.…
Treating Cerebral Palsy with Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells
A new trial using umbilical cord blood stem cells will assess if they can treat cerebral palsy. The trial is…
Different Types of Hepatitis in Children and Prevention Tips
Hepatitis is a disease that you can live with for a long time before realising that it's caused liver damage.…