Doctors might be able to predict a newborn's long-term health outlook, by analyzing their umbilical cord blood, a new study ...

After the baby has been delivered, the umbilical cord is clamped and about 2 to 3 ounces of the blood it contains are collected. The blood is then transferred to a specially prepared bag and sent ...

DNA changes in umbilical cord blood may help predict which children are at higher risk for future health issues like diabetes ...

Umbilical cord blood might be used to predict a child’s future health problems DNA signals in cord blood were associated with health problems at ages 7 to 12 The problems included excess belly ...

Umbilical Cord Could Contain Clues For Child's Future Health By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, April 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors might be able to predict a newborn's long-term ...

FRIDAY, April 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors might be able to predict a newborn's long-term health outlook, by analyzing their umbilical cord blood, a new study says. Genetic clues found in ...