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California Virus Cases Rising as Delta Variant Spreads
California broadly reopened its economy barely two weeks ago and since then an especially contagious coronavirus variant has spread among the unvaccinated.
France Legalizes IVF for Lesbians and Single Women
France's lower house of parliament adopted a law Tuesday that will allow single women and lesbians access to medically assisted reproduction for the first time.
LA County Urges Indoor Masks Even if Vaccinated
Health officials in Los Angeles County are recommending, but not making mandatory that people wear masks indoors in public places regardless of their vaccination status.
States Hesitant to Adopt Digital COVID Vaccination Verification
Across the U.S., many hard-hit businesses eager to return to normal have been reluctant to demand proof of vaccination from customers. And the public and the politicians in many places have made it clear they don't care for the idea.
COVID's Lingering Effects Can Put the Brakes on Elective Surgeries
As the number of people who have had COVID grows, medical experts are trying to determine when it's safe for them to have elective surgery.
As Variant Rises, Vaccine Plans Targets 'Movable Middle'
Thrown off-stride to reach its COVID-19 vaccination goal, the Biden administration is sending A-list officials across the country, devising ads for niche markets and enlisting community organizers to persuade unvaccinated people to get a shot.
Recovery Unplugged Shares How To Celebrate Pride and Maintain Sobriety
Recovery Unplugged's Michael Alvarez shares tips about how to stay sober during Pride or any time of year by staying connected to our support systems.
Youth Sports and Other Challenges of a Nonbinary World
Scholars from different disciplines weigh in to explore what happens when trans people try to assert their rights in a binary society.
Georgia Sued for Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Under Medicaid
Two transgender women are suing the state of Georgia, saying they've been denied access to gender-affirming health care under its Medicaid program.
Despite Being Discredited, Conversion Therapy Still Legal in Majority of States
Mental health professionals express concern over the lack of protections for LGBTQ youth regarding conversion therapy.
Unvaccinated Missourians Fuel COVID
As the U.S. emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, Missouri is becoming a cautionary tale for the rest of the country.
What to Know About the Delta Variant
Viruses constantly mutate, and most changes aren't concerning. But there is a worry that some variants might evolve enough to be more contagious, cause more severe illness or evade the protection that vaccines provide.
Thousands of Young Children Lost Parents to Covid. Where's Help for Them?
In a nation where researchers calculate that more than 46,000 children have lost one or both parents to COVID since February 2020, finding basic services has been difficult, if not impossible.
Biden Urges Shots for Young Adults as Variant Concern Grows
The U.S. government is stepping up efforts to get younger Americans vaccinated for COVID-19 as the White House acknowledges the spread of a new variant that threatens to set the country back in the months ahead.
'Drag Race' Judge Michelle Visage Puts the Spotlight on Abrosexuality
There's a whole spectrum of sexualities and orientations beyond "LGBTQ," and "Drag Race" judge and pop star Michelle Visage has been posting about some of them.
In a Murky Sea of Mental Health Apps, Consumers Left Adrift
Even as industry hype mounts, researchers and companies are scrambling to prove that mental health apps actually work.
US Hits Encouraging Milestones on Virus Deaths and Shots
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the early days of the disaster in March 2020, while the drive to put shots in arms hit another encouraging milestone Monday: 150 million Americans fully vaccinated.
At 17, He Received a New Heart. By 23, He Began Transitioning.
For most transgender people, starting hormone therapy requires a therapist's approval. As the recipient of a new heart, Maddox Jones also needed his transplant team's OK.
What It Means When Celebrities Stay Coy About Their Vaccine Status
The politicization of the shots, misinformation and flawed public messaging from the government have made the vaccines controversial and something some public figures are reluctant to endorse.
VA Moves to Offer Gender Confirmation Surgery to Vets
The Department of Veterans Affairs is moving to offer transgender veterans gender confirmation surgery, Secretary Denis McDonough announced at a Pride Month event in Orlando.