Umbilical cords are a potentially life-saving source of blood stem cells for people with leukemia and other diseases. But there aren’t enough cells to meet demand. Now an experimental treatment offers hope for a solution.

Researchers discover that networks of proteins circulating in the blood influence the development and progression of chronic diseases.

Sickle cell disease disproportionately affects babies in Africa, but many go undiagnosed due to lack of screening. Newborn screening is needed to save lives and improve care.

Efforts are underway to reinforce health education and healthcare delivery in rural Vietnam to combat a rise in chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and respiratory ailments.