Month: April 2016
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Donors and recipients of embryos and eggs – what happens when the relationship breaks down?
Credit: Shutterstock NSW Health has begun an investigation into allegations published last week by Fairfax media that the recipient of a donated embryo covered up the fact of her successful pregnancy in order to mislead IVF Australia and sever ties with the embryo donors. Natalie Parker and her husband had three spare embryos left over…
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When the tobacco industry dumps cheap eastern European ciggies on the Australian market, it’s time to impose mandatory reporting of sales data
Fairfax media reports that Australian supermarkets – Coles, IGA, Foodworks – are selling cut-price smokes. Not surprised. Supermarkets – including Coles and Woolworths – are among Australia’s largest tobacco retailers; they also offer discounts for alcohol in the co-located alcohol chains they own. When I hear supermarket spin-doctors talking about their commitment to health, it…
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