US paediatricians retract controversial female genital cutting policy
AAP came under heavy fire The American Academy of Pediatrics has withdrawn its controversial endorsement of a clitoral “nick” as a possible substitute for female...
A day in the life of a celebrity chef
This story dates back to mid-May, but it is a compelling blend of two of BioEdge's main interests, IVF and euthanasia. A celebrity chef once...
Embryos not human, rules Korean high court
Upholds mandatory disposal after 5 years Shares in stem cell research companies surged on the South Korea's stock market after its constitutional court ruled last...
Resignations plague Canada’s fertility watchdog
Agency still toothless A series of board resignations has hit the federal agency which is supposed to police Canada’s burgeoning fertility industry. Three directors have...
Poker players using performance-enhancing drugs
Players seek “competitive advantage” Football players do it, weightlifters do it, runners do it, so why shouldn’t poker players do it? A study presented recently...
UK nurses uncertain about pain relief
Legal fears prevent nurses from giving palliative care to the dying Terminally-ill patients in the UK are being inadequately treated for pain relief because nurses...
Promising treatment for multiple sclerosis with adult stem cells
More adult stem cell success A group of British scientists believe they have found a new technique that uses adult bone marrow stem cells to...
Will adoption have to compete with surrogate mothers?
Worrying signs in Guatemala There are signs that the international adoption agencies are shifting away from adoption towards surrogate motherhood as transferring children from one...
Heavy metal band Fear Factory give boost to assisted suicide
US metal band broaches topic of assisted-suicide The US heavy metal...
Why isn’t the media across Katie’s Law?
May 28, 2010 Hi there, With economic meltdown threatening in Europe and a catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf, the US media still gave wall-to-wall...
US House endorses genetic mug shots
UK and US diverge on privacy Legislation authoring collecting and storing genetic data from people merely suspected of crimes has sailed through the US House...
Canadian expert calls for end to ban on gay blood donors
Call for Canada to reform ‘unfair’ policy in medical journal “Discriminatory” restrictions on homosexuals donating blood should be relaxed, according to one of the world’s...