Doctors might be able to predict a newborn's long-term health outlook, by analyzing their umbilical cord blood, a new study says. Genetic clues found in cord blood can offer early insight into which ...

Pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and preterm birth often arise during the late stage of pregnancy. However, ...

The belly button is prone to various types of infections It is not only important to know about different types of belly ...

In a recent study published in eBioMedicine, researchers investigated whether human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs) could heal luminal ulcers in Crohn’s disease (CD) patients.

The worst outcomes -- severe intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) or death -- were similarly uncommon among preemies randomized to the two approaches, Anup Katheria, MD, of Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for ...

A treatment to move blood from the umbilical cord into an infant's body may provide a safe option for preterm infants born after 28 weeks who need rapid support, suggests a new study. The procedure, ...

That noticeable bulge around your belly button might seem harmless at first, but umbilical hernias can develop into serious medical situations requiring surgical intervention. Understanding when this ...

KRISHNAGIRI: A two-day-old baby died due to ailments early on Friday, which the parents earlier alleged resulted from ...