I never knew babies would be such a delight. All I knew was ‘babies are adorable’. But when I had my own baby, I came to know that babies do many wacky things apart from just being adorable. In spite of all those wacky things, I admit that babies are still adorable. I also learnt […]

Pregnancy is one phase that every woman wants to experience even if they are intimidated by its consequences. They equally are excited to hold their baby after all the turbulence that they go through. Despite knowing that they have to confront many discomforts during this spell, they bear it with a hope that everything will […]

Pregnancy marks a miraculous creation phase in a woman’s life! It is intense and transforms a woman both emotionally and physically. All through the first trimester to the third trimester, a pregnant woman undergoes hormonal changes and fluctuations which have an impact on her mental make-up, thought process, diet, taste palate as well as her […]

Asterias Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company, which is dedicated to regenerative medicine. Recently they have launched a new medicine AST-OPC1 that offers embryonic stem cell based treatment for patients with spinal cord injuries. The medicine was under trail for a while and now it has been declared completely safe and highly effective for patients with […]

Pregnancy is a wonderful phase for any aspiring parent. Some experience a smooth journey during this time, while some may not. Chronic diseases have a great impact on pregnancy, which may turn these beautiful days into a nightmare. The context of pregnancy and chronic disease is, however, the most important factor for mother’s well-being as […]

Stem cell therapies have been applied to treat many serious diseases successfully. One of these diseases is hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopahy is mainly caused by oxygen deprivation, which leads to brain damage in children. This disease is often associated with several motor impairment and cognitive and developmental disruption during the development period of a child. […]

Many women know very little about their anatomy. They just witness their periods every month but are not aware of the facts behind their menstrual cycles. Although they know that menses are related to the childbearing ability of a woman, many do not even recognize pregnancy in the first couple of months if they have […]

The special bond between a mother and a child needs no introduction as it has always mesmerized the human race from ages with its incredible elements. Especially when the child is a baby, without having learnt verbal communication or when the baby is a neonate without even signs and gestures; mothers still understand their babies’ […]

Not all diseases are genetic. But what about the ones that may pass to your children? Some serious illnesses like sickle cell anemia, cystic fibrosis, Marfan syndrome, Huntington’s disease are genetic. What are the chances that your child may inherit the diseases from you or any of your family members? Many future parents are concerned […]

When a baby is about to arrive in this world, you seem to be the happiest person. However, everything goes upside down for you not because you do not love your baby, but your lack of physical strength to take care of everything. Reason? Sleep deprivation. And because of this, you cannot have a good […]