In a city where cosmetic enhancement has become as common as a new haircut, Dr. Asif Pirani stands out not for radical ...

It is a big deal to choose to have facial surgery. Choosing a board-certified surgeon who specializes in the face and neck is the most important step. A full consultation will include a detailed talk ...

Often described as ‘miracle’ cells, stem cells need to be truly mastered if we’re to use them in medical treatments.

People who receive stem cell therapy within a week of their first heart attack have nearly a 60 per cent lower risk of ...

Cells contain a blueprint in the form of DNA that dictates what they can make. This blueprint is converted into a message ...

Patients with weak heart function who receive stem cell therapy shortly after a heart attack are at lower risk of developing heart failure and related hospital stays compared with standard care, finds ...

Liver cells are indispensable for research—for drug testing, to better understand diseases such as hepatitis, fatty liver, cirrhosis, or liver cancer and for development of future cell therapies.

Patients receiving intensive cancer treatments—such as radiation or stem cell transplantation—often suffer from severe damage to the intestinal lining. This not only causes pain and complications but ...

Despite several therapeutic strategies having been developed, cancer is still one of the leading causes of mortality ...

Stroke and other cerebrovascular disorders are leading contributors to disability and death worldwide. Despite formidable advances in acute-phase ...

Picture a stereotypical "girls' trip", and you might conjure up images of bottomless brunches, spa weekends, and perhaps a ...