May 25, 2013

It’s exam time! Can smart drugs make you smarter at this testing time?

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While a cup of strong coffee is probably the choice of drink for most people studying for exams, perhaps coupled with a healthy diet, some exercise and sleep, many students will be taking something stronger and, it’s claimed, more … [Read more...]

The ‘Groningen protocol’ for euthanasia of disabled babies in the Netherlands

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 In an interview this morning on BBC Five Live (at 0705) on the Paul Lamb case (listen here) I was asked by the presenter Nicky Campbell about evidence for a slippery slope following the legalisation of euthanasia in other jurisdictions. In my … [Read more...]

What the UK needs to learn from the worldwide Church

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Last week there was a meeting between David Cameron and leaders of major UK NGOs on the process to find the new set of development goals post 2015.  Many issues were on the agenda, and it is a meeting which will have influence on the process, … [Read more...]

Christians: inherently generous?

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New research shows that Christians are more generous than the general population when it comes to donation, but not just of money and time.  Christians, especially evangelicals, are also more generous when it comes to donation of their blood and … [Read more...]

Thirst for life – raising alcohol prices to save lives

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A study released today by the Center for Addictions Research of British Colombia has found that a 10% increase in minimum per unit pricing of alcohol has led to a 32% drop in alcohol related mortality in two Canadian Provinces.  Furthermore, the … [Read more...]