A look at World AIDS Vaccine Day and the promise that stem cells hold in treating AIDS. Today is May 18, observed all over the world as World AIDS Vaccine Day. It is also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, and it reiterates the need to find a lasting cure for the dreaded virus so […]
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Pregnancy and Diet Care: Combating Food Allergies
Certain foods might trigger an allergic reaction in your system. While you can deal with your allergies at other times, you might need special care during your pregnancy. Being pregnant introduces a wonderful new chapter in a woman’s life. She goes through myriad of emotions and bodily changes as the baby grows inside her womb. […]
How Important are Nurses in Stem Cell Banking?
All around the world, despite huge technological advances and development of scientific methods to combat hunger, poverty and even disease, the indelible fact of life is that people still continue to be sick and they require treatment when they are ill. This means that hospitals, doctors and nurses will be a part of every person’s […]
How your Baby Grows in Size – A Primer
5 Amazing Ideas for Announcing Pregnancy on Mother’s Day!
The most delightful news of your life can be a time for springing a surprise on your near and dear ones. We present a few ideas for you to announce your pregnancy. So you’re pregnant. Congratulations! You probably can’t wait to announce your pregnancy, and you want your partner to be the first to know. […]
Pre-Pregnancy Checklist – How to Prepare for Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Care When You’re Battling Asthma
Your existing asthma needs to be controlled properly in order to prevent other health complications to yourself and your unborn baby. Being pregnant brings with it a lot of other issues – you need to be extremely careful about your diet, your exercise and sleep schedule, your medication and most importantly, dealing with existing disorders. […]
Taking Stock of Diabetes and Pregnancy on World Health Day
Diabetes occurs frequently during pregnancy, and Indian women show an increased propensity to the disease. On World Health Day, it is time to review this situation. The dreaded ‘D’ word in healthcare – Diabetes – continues to affect more people around the world annually. While it has been known for some time that the highest […]
Can Autism be cured by Cord Blood Cells?
Research increasingly points to a correlation between cord blood cells and their application in treating neurologic diseases. Can cord blood cells treat autism? Children on the Autism spectrum often exhibit varying kinds of hypo- and hyperactivity. While some are withdrawn and uncommunicative, others are unable to read verbal cues in communication and respond appropriately. Still […]
When Will Your Pregnancy Begin to Show?
You took a home pregnancy test and your doctor has just confirmed your pregnancy – congratulations! You are in for a rollercoaster of a time with your precious baby growing inside for the next few months. Most new mothers-to-be are concerned about foetal development in the first trimester. They have heard stories of other women […]