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Australian Campaign Pushes for Mandatory Genetic Testing in Unexplained Child Deaths

Danielle Green's campaign, "Coroners Project," advocates for mandatory genetic testing in unexplained child deaths in Australia after losing two children to a rare gene mutation that was not detected during autopsy, highlighting that 40% of child deaths under 20 are currently unascertained.

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UK Assisted Dying Bill Faces Renewed Opposition Amidst Amendment Debate

The UK Parliament is debating amendments to a bill legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults under strict conditions, with the final vote delayed to June 13th, following a significant number of MPs changing their vote and raising concerns over the bill's practicality and safeguards.

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Assisted Dying Bill Faces Setback as MPs Shift Votes

At least five MPs who previously abstained on Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill will vote against it at the next stage in the Commons, raising concerns among proponents, despite two MPs publicly declaring their vote change and the bill previously passing with a 55-vote majority. MPs will debate a...

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Trump Orders 59% US Prescription Drug Price Cut, Blames EU

President Trump signed an executive order on Monday mandating at least a 59% reduction in US prescription drug prices within 30 days, blaming high costs on the EU's lower drug pricing policies and threatening Medicare payment restrictions for non-compliance.

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Trump's Plan to Lower US Drug Prices: Aimed at Europe

US President Donald Trump announced a plan to lower American drug prices by matching the lowest rates in other wealthy countries, potentially saving billions of dollars annually, while criticizing European drug pricing negotiations as "difficult, brutal, and nasty.

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Trump Administration Defends Mifepristone Access in Legal Challenge

The Trump administration is defending FDA rules easing access to the abortion drug mifepristone against a lawsuit by three Republican states, arguing they lack standing and Texas is an improper venue; this maintains current access levels, affecting abortion availability nationwide.

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France Imposes Moratorium on Maternity Ward Closures Amid Rising Infant Mortality

The French Parliament approved a three-year moratorium on maternity ward closures to address a rise in infant mortality from 3.5 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2011 to 4.1 in 2024, a trend linked to increased travel times for mothers and fewer maternity wards.

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UK Parliament to Debate Assisted Dying Bill Amidst Concerns

The UK Parliament is set to debate the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales, despite concerns from the Royal College of Psychiatrists about inadequate safeguards for the mentally ill; Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer suppor...

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Trump's Executive Order Aims to Lower US Drug Prices

President Trump signed an executive order to lower US prescription drug prices by referencing lower prices in other countries, directing officials to prevent unreasonable price hikes resulting from foreign deals, and exploring drug imports; however, experts are skeptical about its effectiveness.

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Scotland Passes Assisted Dying Bill's First Vote

The Scottish Parliament's Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill passed its initial vote (70-56), allowing terminally ill, mentally competent adults to seek medical help to end their lives under strict conditions, pending further parliamentary stages.

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France Poised to Legalize Assisted Dying

France is considering a law legalizing assisted dying, reflecting over 80% public support, while the parliament debates between assisted suicide and physician-assisted dying, with doctors playing a key role despite legal uncertainties.

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Thuringia's Birthing Clinic Centralization Plan Sparks Debate

Thuringia's Chamber of Physicians proposes centralizing birthing clinics from 19 to 11, citing declining birth rates and staff shortages to improve care quality; however, the Association of Midwives opposes this due to longer travel times and reduced accessibility for rural families.

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