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Israeli Court Annuls Parts of Surrogacy Law Excluding Gays
Israel's Supreme Court on Sunday cleared the way for same-sex couples to have children through surrogate mothers, a move hailed by lawmakers and activists as a victory for LGBTQ rights.
Do I Need a COVID-19 Booster Shot? 6 Questions Answered
Microbiology and infectious disease specialist William Petri of the University of Virginia answers some common questions about COVID-19 booster shot
Summer Skincare and the Secret of HOCl
With Summer upon us and layers of sunscreen and other protectants, a high-quality skin spray is essential as part of a daily skincare regiment. HOCl is simple and effective for a variety of uses.
Holy Strokes! Celebrating Semen's Spiritual History
Shout "Hallelujah!": Today's proud gay men can embrace a healthy balance of sensuality and spirituality. It's time to brush up on the historical intermingling of semen, religion, and culture.
Celebrating Pride All Year Long with Sunday Scaries and the Trevor Project
Sunday Scaries is a CBD company with a mission to de-stigmatize mental health — one rainbow-colored piece of Unicorn Jerky at a time.
Pfizer to Seek OK for 3rd Vaccine Dose; Shots Still Protect
Pfizer is about to seek U.S. authorization for a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine, saying Thursday that another shot within 12 months could dramatically boost immunity and maybe help ward off the latest worrisome coronavirus mutant.
Delta Variant Surges in Colorado as the Bands Play On
The highly transmissible Delta variant, first detected in India, is now the dominant covid strain in the United States. Colorado is among the states with the highest proportion.
Do I Need to Take Precautions at Hotels if Vaccinated?
"Hotels are safe, but I think there are individual personal factors that may sway you one way or another," says Dr. Soniya Gandhi, associate chief medical officer at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital.
As Covid Vaccinations Slow, Parts of the US Remain Far Behind 70% Goal
July Fourth was not the celebration President Joe Biden had hoped for, as far as protecting more Americans with a coronavirus vaccine.
New Research Finds J&J Vaccine Has Muscle Against Covid's Delta Variant
Data released by Johnson & Johnson showed that the vaccine remains highly protective against the delta variant and immunity may be long-lasting.
How Gay Neighborhoods Used the Traumas of HIV to Help Cities Fight COVID
According to new research, gay neighborhoods have been particularly well-equipped to cope with the coronavirus pandemic.
Greece: Bars Face Closure for Serving Standing Customers
Authorities in Greece warned Tuesday that bars and restaurants could be shut down if they defy COVID-19 distancing rules following a jump in infections among young people.
Health Big Issue for Swimming's Tokyo-Bound Campbell Sisters
Cate Campbell got "a huge wake-up call" when she went in for a routine checkup and discovered that she had skin cancer on her right arm.
Unending Grief of COVID-19 Deaths Causing Problems for Some
With more than 605,000 dead of COVID-19 in the U.S. and nearly 4 million worldwide, thousands of people could be experiencing prolonged grief, the kind of mourning experts say can prevent people from moving beyond a death and functioning normally again.
Spain Restricts Some Nightlife as Virus Surges among Young
Faced with soaring numbers of new coronavirus infections among unvaccinated young people, some Spanish regions are rolling back curbs on nightlife only weeks after dropping them.
Vatican Says Pope 'Reacted Well' to Intestinal Surgery
Pope Francis "reacted well" to planned intestinal surgery Sunday evening at a Rome hospital, the Vatican said, without giving much detail about the pontiff's condition.
Explainer: Olympics are Harder on Marijuana than Pro Sports
Though pro leagues are slowly adjusting to the reality that marijuana is not a performance-enhancing drug, it remains squarely on the banned list for Olympic sports.
Delta Variant Exploits Low Vaccine Rates, Easing of Rules
The latest alarming coronavirus variant is exploiting low global vaccination rates and a rush to ease pandemic restrictions, adding new urgency to the drive to get more shots in arms and slow its supercharged spread.
Australia Further Curbs New Arrivals Due to Risks of Variant
Australia plans to halve commercial passenger arrivals due to virus risks as parts of the country emerged from lockdowns Friday.
WHO Warns of Delta Variant Surge in Europe
The head of the World Health Organization's Europe office says a 10-week drop in COVID-19 cases in the region has ended, and warned that a new wave could loom unless people "remain disciplined" and more people get vaccinated.