Euthanasia: Devaluing Human Life
Euthanasia is a growing problem in the United States and across the world. Physician-assisted suicide…
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Euthanasia: Devaluing Human Life
Euthanasia is a growing problem in the United States and across the world. Physician-assisted suicide…
Emergency Contraception, a.k.a., the “Morning-After” Pill
What is it? Emergency contraception, also known as the “morning-after” pill, can take two forms:…
Embryonic stem cell research will be obsolete
The discovery of amniotic stem cells may very well be a tremendous scientific and ethical breakthrough that will change the future, as well as the debate about stem cell research.
Families having less authority in end-of-life matters
As we face end of life legislation today, we are presented with phrases like ´quality of life´ and ´rationing of health care´ — what does this mean?
37 Years after Legalized Abortion
January 22, 2010, marks the 37th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. In 1973, the Roe…
Stem Cell Research
What are Stem Cells? Stem cells are the basic building blocks of physiological tissue; they…
Prenatal Testing and Down Syndrome
Prenatal testing, whereby tests are performed in utero to ascertain the health of the child,…
Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The media is reporting on the latest research regarding…
Terminal Sedation
What is Terminal Sedation? Terminal sedation (also known as deep sedation) is the medical practice…
