It’s the most wonderful time of the year but it may not always feel that way if you are expecting a little one this Christmas. In fact, the cold weather, dietary and drink restrictions and a tiring events calendar might even leave a ‘bah humbug’ on the tip of your...
If you know someone with a baby on the way over Christmas, our guide to buying presents for pregnant women will help you get a gift that stands out. 1. Rest and Relaxation Pregnancy can be hard and every day brings new stresses and strains to muscles and joints. Many...
For some mums-to-be, a winter pregnancy is a welcome reprieve from the heat of summer. Yet as the nights draw in and the temperature falls, there is a whole new set of challenges that you will need to think about. Here are some tips to help you beat the seasonal blues...
A new NHS trial has been established to investigate the viability of lung cancer stem cell therapy as a replacement for chemotherapy. The news comes after doctors at University College London (UCL) proved that mesenchymal stem cells, which are found in umbilical cord...
Cord blood stem cells could cure blood cancer and HIV at the same time, thanks to a new clinical trial run by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre in Seattle, Washington. Scientists at ‘Hutch’ announced their newest project last week, which will see 10...
Parents, doctors, nurses and midwives are encouraged to learn more about cord blood stem cells this week as the second ever World Cord Blood Day 2018 takes place. The initiative includes talks and workshops across the globe. They are intended to promote cord blood...
