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Wisconsin Senate Poised to Give Final Approval to Bill Banning Gender-Affirming Surgery
Gender-affirming surgery for minors would be banned in Wisconsin under a Republican-sponsored bill up for final approval in the GOP-controlled Legislature on Tuesday.
Federal Judge in Oklahoma Clears the Way for a Ban on Medical Care for Transgender Young People
A federal judge in Tulsa declined to stop a new law from taking effect that makes it a felony crime for health care workers in Oklahoma to provide gender-affirming medical care to young transgender people.
California Governor Vetoes Bill to Make Free Condoms Available for High School Students, Citing Cost
California Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected a bill on Sunday that would have made free condoms available all public high school students, arguing it was too expensive for a state with a budget deficit of more than $30 billion.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Vetoes Bill that Would Have Decriminalized Psychedelic Mushrooms
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at decriminalizing the possession and personal use of several hallucinogens, including psychedelic mushrooms.
Pharmacist Shortages and Heavy Workloads Challenge Drugstores Heading into Their Busy Season
Drug and staffing shortages haven't gone away. Stores are starting their busiest time of year as customers look for help with colds and the flu. And this fall, pharmacists are dealing with a new vaccine and the start of insurance coverage for COVID-19 sho
U.S. Adds Another Option for Fall COVID Vaccination with Updated Novavax Shots
U.S. regulators on Tuesday authorized another option for fall COVID-19 vaccination, updated shots made by Novavax.
Many States are Expanding their Medicaid Programs to Provide Dental Care to their Poorest Residents
With a growing recognition of the economic and health costs of poor dental health and an influx of federal pandemic dollars, six states began or expanded their Medicaid programs this year.
Nebraska is Imposing a 7-Day Wait for Trans Youth to Start Gender-Affirming Medications
Nebraska is requiring transgender youth seeking gender-affirming care to wait seven days to start puberty blocking medications or hormone treatments under emergency regulations announced Sunday by the state health department.
Transgender Minors in Nebraska, Their Families and Doctors Brace for New Law Limiting Treatment
As Nebraska's new law restricting gender-affirming care for minors goes into effect this weekend, families with transgender children and the doctors who treat them are steeling themselves for change. But exactly what and how much change is anyone's guess.
What to Know as Fall Vaccinations Against COVID, Flu and RSV Get Underway
The U.S. has vaccines to fight a trio of viruses that cause fall and winter misery. But health officials worry that shot fatigue and hassles in getting them will leave too many people needlessly unprotected.
FDA Advisers Vote Against Experimental ALS Treatment Pushed by Patients
Federal health advisers voted overwhelmingly against an experimental treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease at a Wednesday meeting prompted by years of patient efforts.
Appearing on Physically Grueling Reality Show, Ex-Rugby Star Gareth Thomas Challenges Gay Stereotypes
Out ex-rugby star and HIV+ sctivist Gareth Thomas is appearing on a grueling British reality show with hopes to undermine tired gay stereotypes.
HIV Rates Declining Among White and Black Men, Rising for Latinos
In 2021, gay and bisexual men represented over half (57%) of the HIV population in the United States.
Montana Judge Blocks Enforcement of Law to Ban Gender-Affirming Medical Care for Minors
A law to ban gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors in Montana is temporarily banned, a state judge ruled Wednesday, just four days before it was to take effect.
The Smell Test? 'View' Co-host Sunny Hostin Claims Gay People 'Have a Nose for Each Other'
Did you know that gay men have 'scent attraction?'
Missouri Says Clinic that Challenged Transgender Treatment Restrictions Didn't Provide Proper Care
Missouri officials struck back at one of the clinics that unsuccessfully challenged new state restrictions on gender affirming care, accusing the clinic in a lawsuit of failing to provide proper care for trans minors even before the new law took effect.
Genetic Legacy from Neanderthals, Denisovans Impacts Health of Modern Humans
Scientists are finding that traits inherited from our ancient cousins are still with us now, affecting our fertility, our immune systems, even how our bodies handled the COVID-19 virus.
Some Providers are Dropping Gender-Affirming Care for Kids Even in Cases where it's Legal
As Republican-led states have rushed to ban gender-affirming for minors, some families with transgender children found a bit of solace: At least they lived in states that would allow those already receiving puberty blockers or hormone therapy to continue.
Appeals Court Takes Up Transgender Health Coverage Case Likely Headed to Supreme Court
A federal appeals court is considering cases out of North Carolina and West Virginia that could have significant implications on whether individual states are required to cover health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance.
Biden Administration Announces $600M to Produce COVID Tests and will Reopen Website to Order Them
The Biden administration announced $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests and restarting a website allowing Americans to order up to four free tests per household.