What can be done about Duterte?
Yes, the American president is the most powerful man in the world. Yes, he has the launch codes. But there is something unhealthy in the...
More hospital bombings in Syria
Two major hospitals in Aleppo were bombed out of service this week. Médecins Sans Frontières has called for an end to Syrian and Allied bombing...
Baby born from three parent technique
Scientists have announced the first successful birth of a baby conceived using Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy (MRT) American doctors have announced the first successful birth of a...
Are tribunals the solution to disruptive conscientious objectors?
They need to give reasons for their refusals While some bioethicists believe that conscientious objection has no place in modern medicine, others feel that they...
Is voting for The Donald unethical?
... especially for bioethicists? Is it ethical for bioethicists to support Donald Trump? Without actually naming him, Wayne Shelton, of the Alden March Bioethics Institute...
Towards ethical standards in surrogacy
An American agency for gay dads sets out its standardsSurrogate mother and clients of Men Having Babies Surrogacy agencies are often accused of being...
Canada moves toward legal surrogacy
Times have changed, says Quebec Minister of Justice The Quebec Minister of Justice, Stéphanie Vallée, is planning to legalise surrogacy in her province. "I think...
How well are Indian surrogates treated?
It's a job for the poor and desperateIsha Devi, a 30-year-old surrogate mother in New Delhi / Julie McCarthy/NPR A dramatic report from NPR highlights...
Sperm donors: there’s an app for that in London
Just like ordering a pizza Now you can order a daddy in London as easily as a pizza. The London Sperm Bank has released an...
Does the pill cause depression?
Women taking contraceptives are more likely to be treated for depression, according to a new study. Women taking contraceptives are more likely to be treated...