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Family Alleges 83-Year-Old Was Euthanized Without Consent During MAiD Procedure

The claims have prompted police and coroner reviews that could increase scrutiny of Canada’s expanded assisted‑dying system.

Surrogate Asks Supreme Court to Block California Parentage Ruling That Could Move Newborn Out of Texas

Massachusetts Removes 24‑Week Abortion Cutoff and Puts Later Care Under Doctors’ Judgment

Parents Allege Six‑Year‑Old Died After Paid Gene‑Editing Trial by Shanghai Team

Deposition Details Florida Surgeon’s Account in Wrong-Organ Death Case

Florida IVF Mix-Up: Couple Says Baby’s Genetic Parents Identified

Florida IVF Clinic Closes After Embryo Mix-Up Lawsuits

Judge Orders Weekly Hearings and Patient Outreach in Florida IVF Embryo Mix-Up Case

Parents of 26-Year-Old Push to Curb Canada's Track 2 MAID After Son's December Death

Judge Demands Rapid Plan in Orlando IVF Embryo Mix-Up Case

Florida Couple Sues Orlando IVF Clinic Over Alleged Embryo Mix-Up as Case Moves to Orange County

HHS Orders Overhaul of Organ Transplant System After Probe Finds Harvests Began While Donors Showed Signs of Life

Sarepta Defies FDA, Keeps Duchenne Gene Therapy on the Market