Infection of the area around the umbilical cord stump is the main ... Others say a full bath is fine, as long as the cord is thoroughly dried afterwards. Since there are no scientific studies ...

DNA changes in umbilical cord blood may help predict which children are at higher risk for future health issues like diabetes ...

The umbilical cord may become a crystal ball of sorts, helping doctors predict the future of children at risk for long-term ...

Doctors might be able to predict a newborn's long-term health outlook, by analyzing their umbilical cord blood, a new study ...

After the baby has been delivered, the umbilical cord is clamped and about 2 to 3 ounces of the blood it contains are collected. The blood is then transferred to a specially prepared bag and sent ...

Through the umbilical cord, the placenta provides oxygen and ... corneal tears and spinal cord injuries. Doctors use dried ...