NHS England says it ‘should not have published’ blog warning against ‘stigmatizing’ cousin marriages

The U.K.'s publicly funded health service has deleted a recent guidance that noted "benefits" of first-cousin marriages.

First-cousin marriage has ‘benefits’, says NHS guidance despite birth defect risk

The NHS has been urged to apologise for publishing guidance extolling the benefits of first-cousin marriage despite the ...

NHS removes controversial report on 'benefits' of first-cousin marriage after fierce public backlash in UK

A NHS report on first-cousin marriage renewed debate over cultural sensitivity versus health concerns before being removed ...
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First cousin marriages to be banned in this state starting next month

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) - A new law in Connecticut is expected to go into effect on Oct. 1, banning first-cousin marriages. Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers agreed on the bill earlier ...