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Pavel Durov Wants to Be Your Baby Daddy
Pavel Durov, the Russian ex-patriate and tech genius behind the app Telegram, has developed a program with a fertility clinic to share his sperm. And he wants to share his vast wealth as well.
Personalized Care for You, Through Hims: Treatments for Hair Growth, ED, and More
Whether you're dealing with hair loss or erectile dysfunction (ED), Hims makes it simple to consult with licensed medical providers and get access to proven treatments online.
You Probably Don't Need Foods with Added Protein, Nutritionists Say
Proteins carry out countless functions inside cells and they are vital for health. Nutritionists say that if you are getting enough food, you are probably getting enough protein.
Gay Men's Health Crisis Showed How Everyday People Stepped Up When Institutions Failed During the Height of the AIDS Epidemic — Providing a Model for Today
The Gay Men's Health Crisis showed how everyday people stepped up when institutions failed during the height of the AIDS epidemic — providing a model for today.
Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender is Critical to Public Health — Without It, Health Crises Continue Unnoticed
For many people, sexual orientation and gender identity may seem private and personal. So why is personal information necessary for public health?
FDA Approves the World's Only Twice-a-Year Shot to Prevent HIV
The U.S. has approved the world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, maker Gilead Sciences announced Wednesday. It's the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions.
Marriage Equality Expanded Access to the Psychological Benefits that Come with Tying the Knot
A healthy marriage brings benefits distinct from what couples in long-term relationships experience. Those who are married have better psychological well-being than people in nonmarital relationships.
Trump Administration Removing 988 Hotline Service Tailored to LGBTQ+ Youth In July
The 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will stop providing tailored support options to LGBTQ+ youth and young adults on July 17, according to a statement on a federal agency's website.
Get High on Pride with Gigli THC-Infused Beverages: Meet Us This Month at the Chicago and Twin Cities Pride Festivals
Pride is worth celebrating all year long. After you get your first taste of Gigli, you may want to keep us around all year long, too. We're always up for a hang — but we'll never give you a hangover.
Family Building with IVF: The Financial Side
Parenthood for queer couples — or solo parents — involves extra effort, including planning around the legal and financial elements that are part and parcel of family-building.
From HIV to Cancer, More At-home Health Tests Are Now Available
You can now do self-administered tests for everything from thyroid function to HIV in the privacy of your own home — though there's no substitute for in-person medical visits.
Utah Lawmakers Said Gender-Affirming Care is Harmful to Kids. Their Own Study Contradicts that Claim
Utah's Department of Health and Human Services and experts from the state's leading health organizations concluded from a study of thousands of trans people that gender-affirming care creates "positive mental health and psychosocial functioning outcomes."
FDA Approves Moderna's New Lower-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine
The U.S. approved a new COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna late Friday but with limits on who can use it — not a replacement for the company's existing shot, but a second option.
Deep Cuts Erode the Foundations of US Public Health System, End Progress, Threaten Worse to Come
Cuts are threatening to undermine even routine work at a time when the nation faces a measles outbreak, rising whooping cough cases, and the risk that bird flu could spread widely among people.
US Measles Cases Rise Slightly as Colorado Reports a New Outbreak
Measles cases inched up slightly in the U.S. this past week, with a new county impacted in Texas and Colorado reporting a new outbreak.
IVF Goes to Hollywood as Director Andrew Ahn Updates a Queer Classic
"Fire Island's" director Andrew Ahn updates the queer classic "The Wedding Banquet" for 2025: His remake includes a significant storyline about a lesbian couple seeking parenthood through IVF.
Cuts Have Eliminated More Than a Dozen US Government Health-Tracking Programs
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s motto is " Make America Healthy Again," but government cuts could make it harder to know if that's happening.
Trans Athletes Are Under More Scrutiny Than Ever. Some Have Found a Safe Space in Gymnastics
The National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs gives trans athletes safe harbor.
The US Has More than 900 Measles Cases and 10 States Have Outbreaks. Here's What to Know
One-fifth of states have active measles outbreaks as confirmed cases nationwide keep ticking up, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Before the Met Gala, Check Out The Debt Gala
Before the Met Gala, attend or donate to The Debt Gala, an event that donates its proceeds to organizations helping those with medical debt.