Genetic clues found in cord blood can offer early insight into which infants are at higher risk for health problems like diabetes, stroke and liver disease later in life, researchers will report at ...

You notice an orange discharge on your 5‑day‑old's umbilical stump and your heart skips a beat. That sticky, crusty color ...

Learn about umbilical cord complications, including nuchal cord and compression, and ensure timely medical care for expectant parents.

The umbilical cord may become a crystal ball of sorts, helping doctors predict the future of children at risk for long-term health problems, including diabetes, stroke, and liver disease. DNA changes ...

Umbilical cords are probably one of the only physical reminders of how your baby was attached to you throughout your pregnancy. When the cord falls off, it is a bittersweet moment for parents, ...

A Japanese study of more than 7,400 patients has identified a genetic mismatch that sharply increases the risk of severe acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) following umbilical cord blood ...

It's estimated that around 13.4 million infants are born prematurely around the world, and preterm birth complications are a major cause of mortality for these babies. Preterm births can happen both ...

Here's everything you need to know about the umbilical cord – both during and after pregnancy.

Giving birth to a child who is unresponsive or struggling to breathe is a harrowing experience. The medical team must quickly cut the umbilical cord and then rush the baby to aid. But taking a few ...

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 ...