On Sunday, April 21, Peruvian activist Ana Estrada underwent a euthanasia process and died. The terminology employed did not indicate whether it was by direct euthanasia or medically assisted suicide. Euthanasia is not legal in Peru, but the nation’s Supreme Court nevertheless ruled in favor of her appeal.
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Rather than seeking enduring emotional bonds that result from a supportive and loving partnership, young adults are seeking a “quick fix,” a transient feeling of pleasure and the excitement of feeling “chosen”—even only briefly—by a peer. Gaining the physical attention of someone else has become an exciting game that nobody wins.
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Nine couples are suing Ovation Fertility in Newport Beach, California, alleging the in vitro fertilization (IVF) provider knowingly implanted deceased embryos into patients to cover up a lab mistake. There are at least two joint lawsuits pending against the provider, according to People. The filings allege that a lab embryologist wrongly injected the embryos with hydrogen peroxide or a different toxic substance instead of a sterile solution while they were in an incubator, which caused the embryos to be “killed instantly.”
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Ultra-processed foods now account for two-thirds of calories in the diets of children and teens, according to new medical research. This is not surprising if you look around the aisles in the grocery store or observe the lines at fast food restaurants; but it is concerning. Strong evidence shows that a higher intake of ultra-processed foods raises the risk of obesity by 55%, sleep disorders by 41%, type 2 diabetes by 40% and depression by 20%.
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An amendment to a health care law that permits “nonprofits with experience providing maternity support” in family planning clinics, including pro-life groups, will be voted on by the Italian Senate on Tuesday, April 23, according to the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera.
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