Stem Cells

Health November 28

Type 1 diabetes reversed in landmark study, paving the way for human studies

A Stanford study confirmed a complete reversal of type 1 diabetes in mice through a combination of stem cell transplants and immune system therapies.

Health November 2

Experimental serum shows promise in reversing baldness within 20 days

Scientists at Taiwan University have discovered a potential baldness cure using fat cell serum that could regrow hair in just 20 days, offering new hope for hair loss treatment.

Health August 6

Woman beats deadly brain cancer with investigational cell therapy: 'Truly amazing'

A clinical trial of an experimental cell therapy shows promising results for glioblastoma patients, with tumors disappearing on MRIs after the breakthrough cancer treatment.

VIDEO August 5

Woman given months to live beats brain cancer with new cell treatment: 'I feel good'

Pamela Goldberger, a New Jersey grandmother, shares how she overcame her devastating brain cancer diagnosis through a clinical trial for a stem cell treatment.

Health May 1

Here's why belly fat is more common as we age, and 3 ways to prevent it

Research shows belly fat accumulation is linked to aging cells, not just sedentary lifestyle choices. Stem cells transform with age and continue producing fat cells, but healthy behaviors can help.

Children's Health December 24, 2024

Stem cell therapy to correct heart failure in children could 'transform lives'

Doctors and specialists at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia, are studying and reprogramming the potential of the blood to treat heart failure in children.

HEALTH July 2, 2024

Is cord blood banking a worthwhile investment in your child’s future?

Explore cord blood banking, its potential health benefits and the factors that determine its worth for families preparing for the birth of their child.

NASA June 14, 2024

Medical breakthroughs discovered on International Space Station

Conducting experiments in microgravity at the International Space Station has allowed scientists to make medical breakthroughs with the potential to help countless people on Earth.

HEALTH May 9, 2024

As Ozzy Osbourne announces stem cell therapy, experts urge caution, highlight risks

As rock legend Ozzy Osbourne has turned to stem cell therapy, some experts caution that the treatment is not for everyone. A doctor weighed in on the potential risks.

HEALTH April 22, 2023

Secrets of gray hair revealed: Scientists may have figured out why our hair does this

A study published in the journal Nature reveals that a certain type of stem cell gets "stuck" in our hair follicles — potentially causing gray hair and leading to a loss of hair color.