Given the current use of cord blood stem cells in treating over 80 life-threatening diseases and ongoing clinical trials addressing conditions from cancers to heart disease, the likelihood of stem cell applications expanding during your child’s lifetime is high. Based on published data revealing an 87% chance of developing diseases like heart disease, osteoarthritis, diabetes, stroke, or dementia, coupled with advancements in stem cell research, it is probable that stem cells will play a crucial role in treating life-threatening diseases in your baby’s lifetime.