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Drew Barrymore recently revealed that she saved blood from both of her daughters' umbilical cords in order to salvage their stem cells after being told by her doctor that it could potentially be a lifesaver for her own children. It's been touted as a miracle "insurance" but some experts say blood banking may not be worth the money and time.
Scientists are calling for tighter regulations for clinics using stem cell therapies and claim that private clinics worldwide are touting therapies to help conditions such as Parkinson's disease and anti-aging treatments with little evidence of safety and efficacy.