Ariane Plaisance

In a world where death is often hidden behind hospital walls, the role of end-of-life doulas is emerging as a response to a deep need: bringing meaning, connection, and gentleness back into a moment too often dominated by medical procedures and the fast pace of care. End-of-life doulas accompany people who are dying, and their loved ones, for months, sometimes years. They offer emotional presence, support difficult decision-making, and help families navigate this period in ways that reflect...

In an article published in Nature  on September 15, 2025, science journalist Tammy Worth describes the rise of “griefbots,”...

Abortion and assisted dying (euthanasia), two practices situated at the opposite ends of life, generate intense ethical and political...