Only 15 percent of twin pregnancies complete the 36 weeks gestational period. Twins and triplets are more likely to be born early, concurs NHS, UK. Pregnancy and parenthood may well be a life-changing event for a couple. Parents to-be often prepare their homes well in advance to welcome their little bundle of joy, their son […]
Cord blood stem cells were first used in a transplant in 1988 and have since been used to treat more than 80 diseases. You can know more about the diseases it can be used to treat in the list provided by ‘Parent’s Guide to Cord Blood’[1]. To-be parents often make a host of preparations in […]
The umbilical cord is a precious resource of stem cells. Mothers-to-be should be made cognisant of the benefits of cord blood before they head into labour. The successful treatment of several serious diseases is the subject of several realms of research and hours of laboratory testing the world over. Doctors and scientists are grappling with […]
About 1.7 million Indian hearts stop beating every year. In 2012, one in four Indians died of cardiovascular diseases, according to the World Health Organization. The death rate from cardiac disease was one in five in 2000. India is experiencing a cardiac disease epidemic, says an article published in NDTV Food in June 2015. And […]
Is diabetes treatable with stem cell therapy? New clinical trials and treatments seem to indicate so. India is poised to become the diabetes capital of the world[1]. There are several researches and clinical trials being conducted around the world to find a cure for diabetes. New developments in diabetes treatment and research indicate that a […]
Caesarean deliveries are skyrocketing in India. Until 2010, caesarean or C-sections were limited to 8.5% of all deliveries in the country, just under the recommended level of 10-15%, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report. However, their occurrence have escalated in many parts of the country between 2005 and 2015 with states like Kerala […]
Alzheimers is an ailment that has particularly affected the lives of old people. It has been found worldwide that 10% of the 80 year olds and 25% of 90 year olds have Alzheimers at some stage. Forgetfulness is a common aging problem but when it is more severe and is accompanied with the person getting […]
Worldwide, Alzheimer’s is found in at least one among 10 persons who are more than 80-years-old and one out of four persons who are above 90 years. In India, there are nearly 50 lakh dementia patients of which, roughly 70 to 80 percent have Alzheimer’s, says an article published in the The Hindu in November […]
Did you know on average, 353,000 babies are born each day around the world? This figure has been estimated by the UNICEF based on the birth rate recorded in 2013, and it could fall short of the actual figure, considering not all births are registered! A baby’s birth can be overwhelming, surprising, terrifying, and many […]
Pregnant women in India often ‘eat for two’ – this is mistakenly interpreted as consuming the diet of two people. The nutrition a mother provides to her unborn child, helps the foetus grow healthily in the womb. The right balance of nutrition and moderate exercise can help the baby develop a healthy weight with less […]