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Disabled Texas woman will not be denied food and water — for now — after judge’s order
Margaret “Margo” Naranjo, 28, suffered severe brain damage in a 2020 car accident. Read more
Missouri lawmaker says controversial bill won't outlaw ectopic pregnancy treatment
A Missouri lawmaker plans to amend a bill concerning ectopic pregnancies to allay concerns that it would outlaw treatment for... Read more
Alta Fixsler: Family friend says U.K. hospital can remove toddler’s life support ‘any time’
The Fixsler family is fighting to keep their 2-year-old daughter, Alta, on life support in the U.K. But the Hasidic... Read more
‘Utter disregard’ for life: Members of Congress slam new guidance on embryo research
Two members of Congress this week criticized new guidance by a leading scientific organization removing prohibitions on research of human... Read more
As UK lawmakers revisit assisted suicide, palliative care prof says ‘aid in dying’ advocacy misleads
A peer in the House of Lords has put forward a proposal to revisit the legalization of assisted suicide in... Read more
Swedish hospital praised for halting gender-transitioning for children under 16
Swedish doctors will no longer prescribe hormones or drugs to halt or delay puberty for children under the age of... Read more
‘An affront to human dignity’: Ethicists react to death of Michael Hickson
Ethicists and disability rights activists have expressed grave concerns over reports of the recent death of Michael Hickson, a black... Read more
HHS clarifies protections for coronavirus patients with disabilities
“In this time of emergency, the laudable goal of providing care quickly and efficiently must be guided by the fundamental... Read more
Pope Francis to doctors: Assisted suicide is 'false compassion'
Pope Francis told a group of Italian doctors Friday they must resist the temptation to participate in assisted suicide or... Read more
'The Church is for life', Francis tells Catholic physicians
Ideologies which do not acknowledge and uphold the dignity of human life must be resisted and the Catholic Church’s teaching... Read more
Vatican unveils updated healthcare charter as new ethical questions arise
The Vatican has issued an updated version of their charter for healthcare workers, removing question marks from modern ethical concerns... Read more
Catholic bioethicist advises caution in Jahi McMath case
The “tragic” case of teenage girl Jahi McMath – now at the center of a legal controversy over brain death... Read more
Doctor warns of 'utilitarian' anthropology in care of elderly
During a conference for health care workers, a Swiss doctor spoke of the world’s increasing elderly population, noting the importance... Read more
Catholic Medical Association sees growth in troubled times
The Catholic Medical Association has seen “steady growth” in membership, providing fellowship for Catholic medical professionals as conscience rights and... Read more
