In order to understand how stem cells are useful to us, we first need to understand what stem cells are. Stem Cells start in the embryo as immature biological cells, then become specialized to create bone, muscle, skin, the heart, the brain, and over 250 other types of specialized cells. This is why they are […]
Over the years scientific development in neonatal medical care has been revolutionary. One of the best advances in this domain has been in the form of cord blood and umbilical cord tissue banking. Between the baby and the mother, the umbilical cord acts as the lifeline as it comprises of many blood vessels, through which […]
Blood sugar or blood glucose is a test that measures the amount of glucose, which is a type of sugar, in your blood. This glucose is considered to be the core source of energy for the body and can be found in foods that are rich in carbohydrates. The cells in your body depend on […]
Have you lately felt that you just don’t have the drive to indulge in things that you’ve enjoyed in the past? Of course…. you are pregnant. Whilst, there’s not much physical evidence of it in the first trimester, one still has to realise that you are making that little person inside you. It is solid […]
Stem Cells have two unique characteristics that make it suitable for therapy or treatment for a growing number of diseases and conditions. Firstly, Stem Cells have the ability to renew or create more Stem Cells of the same kind. Secondly, Stem Cells can mature into specialised Stem Cells suitable to carry out a specific function, […]
Yoga with its holistic approach to exercise is unquestionably India’s healthiest export to the world. The Western world in particular have lapped up this ancient fitness regime as a spiritual conduit to attain mental and physical nirvana. Yoga’s be-spoke gentle exercises as opposed to high-intensity workouts are of significant benefit to women in a pregnant […]
Miracles happen. How many times have we heard this? But have you actually ever seen a miracle happen. This is the story of one man’s fight against blindness which eventually gave hope to millions of people. It was on a family road trip to New Hampshire when the 54-year-old Doug Oliver was first made aware […]
When Nina and Manav found out that they were about to be parents, it was the happiest day of their lives. However, even through her happiness, Nina was somewhat apprehensive. Having lost her mother at a fairly young age and with her mother-in-law living hundreds of miles away with failing health, Nina had no maternal […]
As the science of stem cells took off in the 1970s when doctors realized that the stem cells found in the blood inside an umbilical cord could offer a much more secure substitute to bone marrow transplants that may find its way in the utilization of treating conditions such as leukaemia, lymphoma, and sickle cell […]
Being pregnant is an exciting feeling, however being pregnant during the summer months can be a tiring experience. Pregnancy, irrespective of the weather causes hormonal imbalances within the body which increase the core body temperature. Hyperthermia or overheating can be a real cause for concern for expecting mothers. It can even lead to dehydration that […]