The ViaCord Blog

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.

Every day we use our hands to do things, from writing, using utensils to cook and eat, brushing our teeth, waving hello, and more. Have you noticed that when we do these things that we don't stop to think about which hand we use? It comes naturally.

Our bodies are capable of doing amazing things, especially when it comes to healing itself. If we break a bone, our body creates new cells to mend the bone back together. When we get a cut, blood platelets form clots to stop the bleeding. Or when we are

Join us this April while we celebrate Autism Awareness Month and help light up the world with kindness! Every April, autism advocates are dedicated to spreading knowledge about it and creating a world where people with autism can reach their full

Finding out you're pregnant comes with many expectations, including imagining nine months of glowing skin and a blossoming baby bump. Don't worry; these are still in your future. But like any good journey, you may encounter a few hurdles along