Scientists grow human eggs to maturity in vitro
Scientists have grown several human oocytes to maturity in vitro. A group of scientists based in Edinburgh and New York have grown several human oocytes...
Woman sues Japanese government over forced sterilisation laws
A Japanese woman is suing the government for her forced sterilization under the country’s old eugenics laws. A Japanese woman is suing the government for...
Canadian court tells doctors they must refer for euthanasia
An Ontario court has told a group of doctors that they must refer for MAiD. An Ontario court has told a group of doctors that...
British infant has life support withdrawn after court battle
A court has ordered life support to be withdrawn from an 11-month-old boy. A British High Court judge has told doctors that they can remove...
Conscientious objection and withdrawal of life support
Are British doctors obliged to withdraw life support if requested by a patient? Are British doctors obliged to withdraw life support if requested by a...
UK politician calls for quicker access to experimental cancer treatments
Should cancer sufferers have greater access to experimental treatment? Should cancer sufferers have greater access to experimental treatment? Yes, says British politician and former cabinet...
Trump administration moves to defend conscience rights
HHS has announced a new division that will protect COs. The Conscience and Religious Freedom Division of the HHS’s Office for Civil Rights will handle...
Science and the abortion debate
Has science been a boon to the pro-life movement? Has science been a boon to the pro-life movement? Yes, says journalist Emma Green. In an...
Ireland to permit PGD
The Irish government will soon introduce detailed fertility treatment laws.Fertility treatment in Ireland has been poorly regulated for several years. Yet the Irish government will...
Oral contraceptives linked to suicide
A new study has found a positive association between the use of oral contraceptives and suicide attempts/suicide. A study published in the American Journal of...
Doctors who receive a complaint are more likely to “overtreat”
New research shows an association between the handling of complaints and mental illness.Research from Imperial College London (ICL) has shown for the first time an...
“Care” vs “overzealous treatment”: Pope Francis speaks on end of life issues
Pope Francis has advised doctors to avoid "overzealous treatment". Pope Francis has advised doctors to avoid "overzealous treatment" of patients at the end of life,...