The Economist backs surrogacy
But neglects an ethical analysisThe world’s most influential news magazine has given commercial surrogacy full-throated support. Under the headline “Carrying a child for someone else should...
Cheap, effective alternative to IVF may be possible
Flushing the fallopian tubes has been very successfulThe fertility industry could have a strong competitor after a cheap, simple, time-tested fertility remedy has been proved...
Moral enhancement won’t work, claim bioethicists
It could be a dangerous social experimentA recent study in the journal Bioethics finds that "moral enhancement technologies" are neither feasible nor wise, based on an assessment...
Should a depraved killer be allowed to commit suicide?
Ian Brady, the Moors murderer, died a natural death this weekhe late Ian Brady is so unpopular in his native Glasgow that the city council...
Dutch fertility doctor accused of using his own sperm
But he died in April so potential children are suing to access DNA materialDr Jan Karbaat was a leading fertility doctor in The Netherlands in...
Ontario passes assisted dying law
Doctors worry about conscientious objectionOntario has passed detailed new legislation to facilitate Medical Assistance in Dying in the province. Earlier this month, lawmakers voted overwhelmingly in favour...
Trump to expand funding ban on abortion
Mexico City policy will cover international health programs as well US president Donald Trump has announced broader restrictions on funding for foreign aid organisations that assist...
Do donor children benefit from knowing their origins?
A Belgian bioethicist says NoFolk wisdom, world literature and common sense suggest that donor-children benefit from knowing their biological origins. Yet a recent article...
UK star surgeon backs euthanasia despite danger of elder abuse
Collateral damage is not such a big deal, says Henry MarshA renowned British neurosurgeon has strongly backed euthanasia and assisted suicide in the second volume...
Doctors launch online pledge against torture
"We will never go back to those shameful times"Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) has launched an online pledge for health professionals across the United States...