Confusion over McCain’s stand on beginning of life
Life begins at conception, but he supports embryo research Strict consistency in politicians is a rare quality, as the media is fond of reminding us...
IVF exploitation in India
Poor women targetted by agentsPredictions of exploitation of poor women by rich women who want surrogate babies seem to be coming true in India. Although...
Alabama imposes ‘fat tax’ on employees
More than 30% of state is obese The US state of Alabama, the second fattest in the nation, is to impose a $25 a month...
Miracle newborn revives after declaration of death
Five hours in hospital fridge Just after an American team of transplant surgeons started a debate over heart transplants from terminally-ill, but not brain-dead, newborns,...
Face transplants could become routine, say doctors
Some doctors still sceptical Face transplants could become routine, according to a survey of doctors who have successfully performed three of the revolutionary procedures. Writing...
Lancet calls for post-abortion counselling
Psychological problems should not be “trivialised” The leading international medical journal The Lancet has become a supporter of providing post-abortion psychological care. In response to...
Blood from embryonic stem cells
Advanced Cell Technology in headlines again A company specialising in embryonic stem cell research has reported in the leading journal Blood that it can create...
Chemical castration made option for paedophiles
Canadian project could be model for UK Much of bioethical discourse is concerned with enhancement. How about dis-enhancement, or shedding, rather than adding to physical...
British man grew marijuana to pay for IVF
But excuse not good enough for judge This item in the Northhampton (UK) Post and Chronicle caught our eye: “A businessman who ran a cannabis...