There’s nothing like the exhilarating rush of pushing your body to its limits while competing in a sport. Not only is it great for your body, but research shows it’s also great for your mental health because it relieves stress. Injuries can be frustrating and painful, especially if they take you out of the game. Here are five of the …
Stem Cell Therapy for Asthma Sufferers
Asthma is a serious condition that causes swelling of the airways and affects around 25 million Americans. Every day, 10 people in the United States die from complications associated with asthma, and it’s one of the leading causes of missed school days for children all over the nation, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Treating Asthma Over …
Sperm Stem Cell Study Sheds Light on Male Infertility
A new study published in the journal Cell Stem Cell focuses on the development and maturation of human sperm stem cells and has led to a better understanding of how they function. Researchers from the University of Utah’s Huntsman Cancer Institute started this initiative in order to gain insight into male infertility and cancer. It’s the first time that such …
Could Stem Cell Treatment for Back Pain Help With the Opioid Epidemic?
Back pain affects over 28 million people in the United States alone. Drugs like oxycodone, hydrocodone and methadone are often prescribed for patients suffering from back pain, even though they are some of the most addictive prescribed drugs on the market. According to research, there has been a 400 percent increase in overdoses due to prescribed opioid drugs since 1999. …
Joint Pain Relief Through Stem Cell Therapy
Over 15 million Americans are suffering from severe joint pain, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the numbers are rising every year. The main culprit: arthritis. Severe joint pain was reported in one of every four people surveyed who suffered from arthritis. This joint pain can be so debilitating for some that working becomes impossible, …