Till death do us part: Couple die together in Oregon
A controversial new documentary tells the story of a couple who took lethal medication together. A controversial new documentary has been released in the US...
Netherlands euthanasia case under renewed scrutiny
A controversial case of euthanasia for a demented patient has come under renewed criticism. In a new article in the Journal of Medical Ethics, researchers...
Landmark Indian ruling on advanced care directives and withdrawal of treatment
India's Supreme Court has handed a landmark ruling authorising the use of “living wills”. India's Supreme Court has handed down a landmark ruling authorising the...
Martin Shkreli, “pharma bro”, sentenced to seven years in prison
The notorious former pharmaceutical executive was sentenced Friday by a district court. Notorious former pharmaceutical executive and social media personality Martin Shkreli has been sentenced...
What does it mean to be a genetic parent?
Bioethicists are asking, "what counts as genetic parenthood?". In a world where assisted reproduction is becoming increasingly common, bioethicists are beginning to ask the question:...