Medscape Business of Medicine Podcast

A woman asked her boyfriend to donate sperm to create frozen embryos. The couple split, but the woman aimed to use the embryos. Her ex-boyfriend said no, but a judge ruled in her favor. Is this right?

Many people die with a pacemaker intact. In less developed countries, recycling these pacemakers might help save lives. A bioethicist talks about the risk and reward.

Many reasons are given to explain why people become overweight, including genes and metabolism. Bioethicist Art Caplan says the reason is much simpler than that.

Chili's restaurant took a public position backing an organization whose belief is that vaccines cause autism. Do companies know enough about science to take such a stand?

World-famous doctor Eduardo Rodriguez describes the deep emotional issues that arise when transplanting a donor face to a patient, the possibility of female-to-male face transplants, and more.

Dr. Atul Gawande talks with Dr. Eric Topol about being mesmerized by surgery, unpeeling great stories, and why he keeps his options open.

Malpractice laws have got to change, says attorney Philip Howard. 'People are acting like idiots, and an uncontrollable web of rules ensnares people, particularly in the medical profession.'

People share the most private moments on social media, even when someone is at death's door. Is this an invasion of privacy?

Many doctors consider mandatory drug testing for health professionals an insult, but if we're going to improve quality of patient care, it makes sense, says bioethicist Art Caplan.

Kermit Gosnell, convicted of murder in performing late-term abortions, horrified the nation. Bioethicist Art Caplan maintains that someday abortions, even in early stages, may not even be needed.