The ViaCord Blog

Every year, the second Wednesday of October is Stem Cell Awareness Day, a global celebration of all the incredible ways stem cells have paved the way in today's treatments and the groundbreaking discoveries to come. While applauding the progress made, it

You've returned home with your new baby and are beginning to adjust to post-pregnancy life and the return to normality. As a new mom, you're sure to experience changes beyond those happening with your new baby. One change many new mothers experience

There will come a day when your toddler will experience a major meltdown in the form of a temper tantrum. Hopefully, the first time it happens won't be in public either. If you've managed to avoid them so far, it's inevitable that your

When Gavin was born in 2015, his parents, Erica and Paul, decided to save his cord blood and cord tissue stem cells with ViaCord. They first learned about ViaCord through their doctor when they were pregnant with their daughter. They saved her cord blood

If you're having a baby, there's no doubt you have to prepare and decide before the upcoming debut. It's an exciting time because you have so much to plan for like buying cute clothes and toys, decorating the nursery, picking out a

When people think about what their birth month means to them, the first thing that might come to mind is their horoscope and how it indicates certain traits and characteristics like their personality and interests. Now, there's something else to

Pregnancy is a beautiful thing – and it's also unquestionably challenging. Your body is going through dramatic changes to bring new life into this world. That's a big deal! The effects of what you do, feel, and eat is far greater when you

Pain, stiffness, and swelling are all common feelings people who have arthritis know all too well. Arthritis can make it hard to work, enjoy hobbies, and make even minor everyday activities challenging. Most of us take for granted simple tasks like tying

Morey Kraus has over 25 years of executive experience in biotechnology. Since 2007 when PerkinElmer acquired ViaCell, a company he co-founded, Morey has served as the Chief Scientific Officer, Research Director, and Advisor to the Medical Scientific

If you know someone who has been treated for a cancer like leukemia or lymphoma, they very well may have been treated with stem cells. Stem cell transplants have come a long way since first being used in 1957. Today, stem cells have become a standard

ViaCord has just reached two significant milestones . . . over 500 cord blood units have been released for use in clinical treatments and 100 units have been released for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These are incredible milestones for so many families

Depression is a widespread health concern that has most likely touched your life in one way or another. The prevalence of it can be heartbreaking, whether it's your well-being at stake, a friend, or a loved one. While depression can impact anyone, some

Umbilical cord blood stem cells have been used for years to treat many conditions and diseases that affect the body's blood and immune system. Researchers are committed to treating more conditions including congenital heart defects. We're going to

Many people find a cup of coffee in the morning is what they need to jumpstart their day. Some even need a caffeine fix throughout the day to keep their energy levels high. If you're pregnant, you might wonder if it's ok to have coffee or any

You've heard the argument before. You know the one we're talking about, where you're either great at math and with numbers or a strong reader, but rarely both. Well, it looks like that's an argument you're likely to lose.