Disgraced researcher Hwang Woo-suk teams up with US scientist
One of the world’s leading stem cell scientists has entered a partnership with the disgraced Korean researcher Hwang Woo-suk. One of the world’s leading stem...
Should we rethink our rescue intuitions?
How do our rescue intuitions apply to clinical practice, questions an ethicist in this month's edition of AJOB. The rescue instinct is a principle deeply...
The bioethics of precision medicine
A new US government healthcare initiative calls for ethical reflection, says a well-known bioethicist. The idea of ‘precision medicine’ has become the subject of much...
Many Dutch doctors open to euthanasia for existential suffering
Around one in three Dutch doctors would be prepared to help someone with a psychological illness die, says a new JME study. Around one in...
“My brother is the father of my son”
A Valentine’s Day story from the British press. Here’s a Valentine’s Day story from the British press. “My brother is the 'father' of my son”...
UK may cut welfare if you don’t diet
If you are a fat, unemployed Brit, a long Lent lies before you. If you are a fat, unemployed Brit, a long Lent lies before...
Euthanasia cases leap in Dutch clinic
A Dutch euthanasia clinic cautioned by authorities has experienced a massive leap in patients requesting euthanasia. A Dutch euthanasia clinic cautioned three times by authorities...
Healthcare in hard times: Ukraine
More than politics is at stake in negotiations over a ceasefire between Ukraine and separatist rebels – healthcare in the affected regions is in a...
Healthcare in hard times: Greece
As the Greek health system buckles under economic pressure, patients are taking desperate measures to ensure basic care. As the Greek health system buckles under...
Political inaction as minors work tobacco farms
Human rights groups have expressed grave concern about the employment of young children on tobacco farms around the US. Human rights groups have expressed grave...
Poverty and health
Hi there, If there is a theme for the stories in this week's newsletter, it is that poverty is bad for your health. After the...
Israeli defence forces under fire for abuses during Gaza War
Independent investigators commissioned by Physicians for Human Rights-Israel have concluded last year’s war in Gaza involved “several serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian...