Is it possible to wind back euthanasia in Belgium?
In our lead story today we focus on an apparent, and surprising, rift over euthanasia in Belgium. On the one hand the medical association recently...
Belgian tug-of-war over euthanasia for mental illness and dementia
While end-of-life advocates campaign for liberalisation, Belgium’s doctors are making it harder Belgium’s leading advocate for euthanasia liberalisation is campaigning vigorously for euthanasia for people...
How can we curb a world-wide measles outbreak?
Persuading anti-vaxxers is a tricky business The measles epidemic in the United States continues to spread, with officials from the Centers for Disease Control and...
A dystopian novel about surrogacy in America
Joanne Ramos, author of ‘The Farm’ Surrogacy exploitation has made it onto the best-seller list. The Farm, a debut novel by investment banker Joanne Ramos,...
Semenya’s testosterone levels deemed too high to compete in women’s 800m
The champion athlete has lost her challenge to the IAAFSince 2009 Caster Semenya, South Africa’s champion middle-distance runner has been winning races and fighting to...
The billion-dollar industry of prenatal testing – not all choices considered equal?
Some ethical key issues are yet to be addressedDNA test infographic Following the release of the Nuffield Council’s report on non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) in...
More adventures in the Reproductive Revolution: sperm donation
Would you marry a professional sperm donor? Hannah and her suitors “Bachelorette” is a reality TV show on the ABC network featuring Hannah Brown, Miss...
Opting out of organ donation
Nova Scotia become first jurisdiction in North America with an opt-out law The lighthouse at Peggys Cove, Nova Scotia Legislation that presumes consent for organ...