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It’s hard to think of a more volatile topic than transgender transitions for children entering puberty. The number of kids demanding puberty-blockers so that they...
Should governments overrule parents who oppose transgender puberty-blockers? Yes, says bioethicist
Denying kids treatment could be a form of child abuse Parents should not be able to stop gender-dysphoric children from accessing puberty-blockers, a bioethicist argues...
Young blood is probably snake oil, says FDA
It has 'no proven clinical benefits' Beware of unscrupulous con men selling rejuvenation through infusions of “young blood”, the US Food and Drug Administration said...
Leading Irish hospital makes willingness to do abortions a condition of employment
Government is rolling out abortion services quickly Only doctors who are willing to perform abortions will be considered for two consultant posts at Dublin’s National...
Wife who travelled with husband to Dignitas will not be disinherited
High Court ruling will make it easier to access assisted suicide A woman who travelled with her husband to a Swiss suicide clinic will be able...
Should fat stigma be banned?
There is no rational defence for it, argues an American ethicist Fat stigma is pervasive in the United States (and other countries). In an era...
Bioethicists launch ‘Journal of Controversial Ideas’
Peter Singer is one of the founders One of the more innovative recent initiatives in academic publishing is the Journal of Controversial Ideas. Not a...
China may be building its massive DNA security database without citizens’ consent
Reports suggest that DNA samples are obtained from free medical check-ups China’s new high tech social credit system has garnered significant media attention in recent...