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Mar 16 2025HEALTH

Who Calls the Shots When Health Resources Are Low?

When resources are tight, especially in healthcare, tough choices have to be made. This is especially true when it comes to micro-allocation, which is about splitting up small amounts of resources. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted this issue, but it's not a new problem. The big question is: who sho

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Mar 14 2025HEALTH

Smiles and Ethics: What Senegalese Patients Think of Their Dental Care

In Senegal, dental care is a big deal. People want to know if their dentists are not only skilled but also ethical. This is where Joan Tronto's "care" model comes in. It's all about how well patients are looked after, from start to finish. But what do Senegalese patients really think about the care

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Mar 13 2025SCIENCE

Ethics in a Multicultural World

The world is a big place. It's full of different cultures, beliefs, and traditions. When it comes to bioethics, or the study of ethical issues in medicine and biology, things can get complicated. This is because what's considered ethical in one culture might not be in another. Some people think that

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Mar 05 2025SCIENCE

Mammoth Mice: A Furry Step Towards De-Extinction

Scientists have created a mouse with mammoth-like fur. This is part of a bigger plan to bring back the woolly mammoth. The company behind this is using a technology called CRISPR. They found genes in mice that are similar to those in mammoths. Then, they edited the mouse embryos to have these genes.

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Mar 03 2025BUSINESS

Kroger's Big Shake-Up: CEO Steps Down Amid Conduct Probe

In a surprising turn of events, Rodney McMullen, the CEO of Kroger, the biggest grocery store chain in the country, has stepped down. This comes after a thorough internal investigation into his personal behavior. The investigation revealed that McMullen's actions didn't align with the company's ethi

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Feb 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Exploring the Ethics of Virtual Worlds

Virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality are all part of something called extended reality (XR). This technology is everywhere, from gaming and education to the military. It's like stepping into a world where digital and real life blend together seamlessly. This tech is used by all kind

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Feb 27 2025OPINION

The Moral Compass of Bioethics: A Look at Principlism

Bioethics is a field that deals with the moral dilemmas that come up in medicine and science. It is like a map that helps us navigate these tough decisions. One popular approach is called principlism. It's like a set of rules that guide us towards making the right choices. Principlism focus

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Feb 27 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Lives, Big Questions

Imagine the tiniest human life, so small it can fit on your fingertip. These are embryos grown in labs. They spark huge questions about science, ethics, and what it means to be human. These tiny lives challenge us to think deeply about our beliefs and values. They remind us that every life,

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Feb 25 2025HEALTH

When Doctors Face Tough Choices

Anesthesiologists often face tricky situations where they must balance ethical concerns, economic pressures, and patient outcomes. This is especially true during surgery, where decisions can have life-altering consequences. These moments put a lot of pressure on anesthesiologists, as they must think

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Feb 24 2025HEALTH

What Does Global Health Really Mean?

Think about this: what does "global health" actually mean? It's a big phrase, but what does it really cover? In the world of public health, folks have been talking about what "public" means for a long time. They've looked at the ethical and political questions that come up when we talk about helping

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