By: Wayne Channon The future use of stem cells is obviously a difficult question to answer. There is no doubt from the levels of research funding driving stem cell research that this is a fast growing and potentially widespread branch of therapeutic medicine. Ideally a properly funded national stem cell depository would allow unfettered access [...]

By: Adel Awwad Cord blood banking refers to the storage, public or private, of umbilical cord blood, which may be used to treat certain diseases of the blood and immune system. Once a baby has been born, he or she no longer needs the blood that remains in the umbilical cord. Until recently, that blood [...]

By: Saurabh Jain All stem cells are created equal but can all become superheroes with their own special powers. You have probably heard about the mystical power of cord blood. But did you know how they work and what makes the cord blood stem cells different than all of the other alternatives.
Stem cells, in [...]

By: Lifediff Read overall effects of smoking on your body and society
It is said that more than 400,000 deaths in the U.S. each year are from smoking-related illnesses
eyes - smokers are likely to get wrinkles on their eyes
lips - exccessive Smoking lead to lip cancer
mouth - According to the CDC, over 25,000 to [...]

By: Jennifer Kimberley Along with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries are among the most severe and life-destroying injuries a person could sustain. In fact, the spinal cord is like an extension of the brain. It is a rope of nerves that runs from the base of the brain (medulla oblongata) down inside the spinal bones [...]

By: Michael Ehline Unlike a back injury such as a ruptured disk, spinal stenosis or pinched nerves, a Spinal Cord injury can cause a loss of function to other parts of the body. Spinal cord damage can cause the loss of mobility, feelings and the ability to get around on ones own.
Los Angeles spinal cord [...]