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LIFEalerts – Medical Ethics
Medical Ethics USA – New movement calls for a change in determining brain death The Uniform Determination of Death Act (UDDA) is a model state law agreed upon in 1981 by a number of expert bodies, which gives criteria for deciding whether a severely brain-damaged person is dead or not. Most states have adopted it, … Read more
LIFEalerts – Paedophilia
Paedophilia Ireland – School curriculum content contain images of paedophilia A senior Fianna Fáil TD had questioned the suitability of some books and films on the curriculum for English in both Junior and Leaving Certificate exams, claiming they contain descriptions and images of paedophilia, bestiality and torture. Former minister Willie O’Dea said the issue was … Read more
LIFEalerts – IVF & Surrogacy
IVF & Surrogacy Australia – Specialist question the need for expensive add-ons of IVF Two Australian IVF (in-vitro fertilisation) Specialists are questioning the need for expensive IVF add-ons that get offered to so many IVF clients. If standard IVF works, why all the expensive add-ons? They claim that many expensive IVF add-ons rest on very … Read more
LIFEalerts – Euthanasia
Euthanasia Canada – Appeal to lawmakers considering legalizing euthanasia In a 3-minute video presentation, Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director of Euthanasia Prevention Coalition appeals to lawmakers to first examine the Canadian experience before legalizing euthanasia & assisted suicide. Hidden in the euthanasia debate are the stories of pressure and coercion. The following represent a sample of … Read more
LIFEalerts – Abortion
Abortion UK – Many Politicians hear evidence from experts on dangers of DIY abortions In the last week of March 2021, a large number of Politicians attended a webinar to hear evidence from experts on the dangers of DIY abortions that put women at risk. Dr Calum Miller, an NHS (National Health Services) doctor and … Read more
LIFEalerts – LGBTQ+ Issues
LGBTQ+ Issues UK – Research Review is sceptical of medical treatment for gender dysphoria The biggest controversy in medicine at the moment is the appropriate treatment of children with gender dysphoria. Transgender advocates claim that puberty blockers are important for their mental health and that the treatment effects are reversible. However, a preliminary study by the UK’s … Read more
LIFEalerts – Medical Ethics
Medical Ethics USA – New York drops stem cell research In 2007 New York State created a fund for research on stem cells, including human embryonic stem cells. However, it has been quietly dropped in the State’s current budget. According to Science, “Researchers expect the termination to be especially harmful to the study of human … Read more
LIFEalerts – IVF & Surrogacy
IVF & Surrogacy USA – Fertility clinics are being taken over by profit-driven companies selling false hope Rachel Strodel, a first year med student describes how the fertility industry is dangerously glossing over what science tells us these treatments can and can’t offer. “Assisted reproductive technology is a potent tool for empowerment for some, and can bring a … Read more
LIFEalerts – Paedophilia
Paedophilia Arizona – Pedophile Red Flags to Look Out For Psychotherapist Dr. Karen Ruskin outlines some common red flags to point out potential pedophiles. 1. Pedophile spends more time with children than adults. 2. Pedophile expresses interest in the same things your child likes. 3. Pedophile frequently offers to give your child a ride, to take your … Read more