Scientists develop new way to grow tiny organ samples to minimize the need for animal testing 

Stem cells used to grow tiny but functional human organs that can fit together on a computer chip and could be used to finally end animal testing in medical research Medical researchers grew human organs one millionth the size of normal The organs functioned normally, including a heart that beat 60 times a minute The … Read more

Menstrual cups can cause pelvic organ prolapse if women don’t use them correctly, experts warn

Menstrual cups can cause pelvic organ prolapse if women don’t use them correctly, experts warn Menstrual cups are inserted into the vagina to collect blood during a period Experts say instructions to use menstrual cups are not clear It could lead to weakening of the pelvic muscles, causing pelvic organ prolapse One affected woman said … Read more

Max and Keira’s law: New ‘opt-out’ organ donor system will be introduced in May

Max and Keira’s law: New ‘opt-out’ organ donor system that presumes all adults agree to donate when they die will be introduced in May Draft bill presented in Parliament today show it’ll come into force on May 20  Named ‘Max and Keira’s law’ in honour of boy who got heart from car crash girl System … Read more