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Flu and COVID Infections Got Worse Over the Holidays, with More Misery Expected, CDC Says
The flu season in the U.S. is getting worse but it's too soon to tell how much holiday gatherings contributed to a likely spike in illnesses.
Ouch! Swedish Cross Country Skier Calle Halfvarsson Gets Frostbite Where It Hurts Most
"'I have frozen my penis,' says Swedish cross-country skier Calle Halfvarsson after racing in icy temperatures," reads a headline today from CNN.
For Transgender Youth in Crisis, Hospitals Sometimes Compound the Trauma
As the political debate over health care for trans youth has intensified across the U.S., elected officials and advocates who oppose gender-affirming medical procedures for minors have often said parents are not acting in their children's best interest.
New Weight Loss Drugs are Out of Reach for Millions of Older Americans because Medicare Won't Pay
New obesity drugs will remain out of reach for millions of older Americans because Medicare is forbidden to cover such medications.
Seattle Hospital Says Texas Attorney General Asked for Records about Transgender Care for Children
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked a Seattle hospital to hand over records regarding gender-affirming treatment potentially given to children from Texas.
Gay and Bisexual Men Warned of 'Extremely' Antibiotic-Resistant Shigella Strain in UK
Gay and bisexual men were reportedly warned about a spike in cases of the superbug spread through sex.
For Years, he Couldn't Donate at the Blood Center where he Worked. Under New FDA Rules, Now he can
Over the last six years, blood center employee Dylan Smith was often asked how frequently he gave blood himself. His answer was always the same: As a gay man, he couldn't. But that changed this month.
Ohio Governor Visits Hospitals, Talks to Families as Decision on Gender-Affirming Care Ban Looms
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has been visiting hospitals and speaking with families helped and harmed by gender-affirming care as he decides what action to take on legislation preventing minors from obtaining such treatments.
Health Officials Push to Get Schoolchildren Vaccinated as More US Parents Opt Out
When Idaho had a rare measles outbreak a few months ago, health officials scrambled to keep it from spreading. In the end, 10 people, all in one family, were infected, all unvaccinated.
Here's What You Need to Know About the Deadly Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Cantaloupes
Hundreds of people in the U.S. and Canada have been sickened and at least 10 people have died in a growing outbreak of salmonella poisoning linked to contaminated whole and pre-cut cantaloupe.
CDC Data Show No Risk of HIV in Lesbian Sex
Women who have sex with women face the lowest risk of contracting HIV than any other group of the sexually active population, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
Study: Severe Obesity Increasing in Young US Kids
A new study adds to evidence that severe obesity is becoming more common in young U.S. children.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is More Common than Some Past Studies Suggest, CDC Says
Health officials on Friday released the first nationally representative estimate of how many U.S. adults have chronic fatigue syndrome: 3.3 million.
Black Ohio Woman Charged after Miscarriage Underscores Pregnancy Perils Post-Roe
Ohio was in the throes of a bitter debate over abortion rights this fall when Brittany Watts, 21 weeks and 5 days pregnant, began passing thick blood clots.
After Recalls and Infections, Experts Say Safer Eyedrops will Require New FDA Powers
Recalls involving over-the-counter eyedrops are drawing attention to how little U.S. officials know about conditions at manufacturing plants on the other side of the world.
These are the 10 Best Lubes for Gay Men
It goes without saying that the wrong lube can totally mess up a good time. But with thousands of options on the market, what's the best lube to use, and why?
CVS Health Lays Out Changes to Clarify Prescription Drug Pricing that May Save Some Customers Money
CVS Health is introducing changes to how its prescription drug pricing model works, and that could lead to some savings for customers starting next year.
For a Male Sexual Assault Survivor, Justice Won in Court Does Not Equal Healing
When Sam Schultz was sexually assaulted, it felt like a part of them died. It took eight years and the burgeoning #MeToo movement to spur them to go public and make a police report, and an additional five years for their attackers to plead guilty.
Flu Is On The Rise While RSV Infections May Be Peaking, US Health Officials Say
Flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections that can hit kids and older people hard may be peaking, U.S. health officials said Friday.
Who Is Still Getting HIV in America? Medication Is Only Half the Fight
As the globe marks World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, it's crucial to both acknowledge the significant strides made in the global battle against HIV and recognize the persistent challenges that remain.