It turns out the fountain of youth might be coursing through human umbilical cords. At least that's part of the findings from a team of researchers at Stanford University that saw some impressive ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Intra-articular injection of amniotic membrane/umbilical cord particulate may reduce pain and improve function ...

A patch made from cryopreserved human umbilical cord may be a novel method for treating spina bifida in utero, according to scientists. A patch made from cryopreserved human umbilical cord may be a ...

The umbilical cord is a three-vessel cord that provides nutrients and oxygen to your baby while they're in the uterus. Usually, the cord doesn’t have any issues, but there are several conditions that ...

Typically, an umbilical cord has two arteries and one vein. However, some babies have just one artery and vein. This condition is known as a two-vessel cord diagnosis. Doctors also call this a single ...

Umbilical cord prolapse is a medical emergency. It happens when the umbilical cord slips through your cervix, the opening to your uterus, and into your vagina. It puts your baby at great risk of ...

When you give birth, the baby is delivered first. The umbilical cord then comes out after your baby. In rare cases, the umbilical cord prolapses, which means it falls out from its normal position. The ...