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North American Debut of 'BODY WORLDS' Explores Happiness and the Human Body
The legendary "BODY WORLDS "exhibit seen by more than 54 million people globally presents this brand new exhibition for the first time ever in North America at "The Back Bay Hub" on Newbury Street beginning Friday, July 7, 2023 for a limited engagement.
Alzheimer's Drug Leqembi has Full FDA Approval; Medicare Will Pay for It
U.S. officials granted full approval to an Alzheimer's drug on Thursday, clearing the way for Medicare and other insurance plans to begin covering the treatment for people with the brain-robbing disease.
Study Says Drinking Water from Nearly Half of U.S. Faucets Contains Potentially Harmful Chemicals
Drinking water from nearly half of U.S. faucets likely contains "forever chemicals" that may cause cancer and other health problems, according to a government study released Wednesday.
Tennessee Law Changes Starting July 1 will Restrict Trans Health Care and Fund More School Safety
Months after Tennessee lawmakers finished a chaotic legislative session, many of the most hotly contested laws are poised to take effect Saturday, including measures on health care for transgender children, police oversight, school safety and teacher pay.
Federal Judges in Kentucky and Tennessee Block Portions of Trans Youth Care Bans
Federal judges in Kentucky and Tennessee temporarily blocked portions of bans on gender-affirming care for transgender youth Wednesday, handing down the rulings shortly before the statutes were set to go into effect.
North Carolina Lawmakers Give Final OK to Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Children
North Carolina lawmakers finalized legislation on Wednesday that would prohibit certain gender-affirming care for children and prevent state funds from being used to provide such therapies and procedures.
A Hot, Smoky Summer Brings Health Concerns
The only break much of America can hope for anytime soon from eye-watering dangerous smoke from fire-struck Canada is brief bouts of shirt-soaking sweltering heat and humidity from a southern heat wave.
Michigan Legislature Approves Ban on 'Conversion Therapy' for LGBTQ+ Minors
Michigan lawmakers gave final approval to legislation banning so-called conversion therapy for minors as Democrats in the state continue to advance a pro-LGBTQ+ agenda in their first months in power.
Maine House Votes to Ensure Teens can Receive Gender-Affirming Health Care
The Maine House voted Monday in favor of a bill to ensure 16- and 17-year-olds can receive gender-affirming hormone therapy without parental consent if certain conditions are met.
The Next Big Advance in Cancer Treatment Could be a Vaccine
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.
No More Needles? A Daily Pill May Work as Well as Wegovy Shots to Treat Obesity
What if treating obesity could be as easy as popping an effective pill? Soon, it may be a reality.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Florida's Ban on Medicaid Funding for Transgender Treatment
A federal judge on Wednesday struck down Florida rules championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis restricting Medicaid coverage for gender dysphoria treatments for potentially thousands of transgender people.
Hospital Turns over Transgender Patient Records to Tennessee Attorney General in Investigation
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has turned over medical records for transgender patients to the Tennessee attorney general's team in what his office confirmed is an investigation into potential medical billing fraud.
New Report Reconfirms Gay, Bisexual People Face 'Erasure,' Suffer Mental Health Problems, Substance Abuse at Higher Rates
A new government report reconfirms that gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals experience mental health challenges and substance abuse at higher rates. The report links the stats to "erasure" and stigma.
Nevada GOP Governor Signs Trans Health Bills While Vetoing Another, Bucking Party Trends
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has signed two bills related to transgender rights and vetoed another, bucking trends from other Republican governors across the country who have pushed anti-transgender policies.
England's Health Service Says it Won't Give Puberty Blockers to Children at Gender Clinics
The publicly funded health service in England has decided it will not routinely offer puberty-blocking drugs to children at gender identity clinics, saying more evidence is needed about the potential benefits.
Abstinence Not Required: How a Baltimore Drug Treatment Program Prioritizes Saving Lives
The so-called harm reduction model, which has received endorsement and funding from the Biden administration, offers potentially life-saving services.
As More LGBTQA+ Build Their Families, The Prelude Network® Reinforces its Commitment to Fertility Care for Everyone
More LGBTQ+ millennials are aspiring to grow their families and become parents. The Prelude Network® (Prelude) serves this demographic with a commitment to "Fertility Care for Everyone."
Alzheimer's Drug Gets FDA Panel's Backing, Setting the Stage for Broader Use
Health advisers unanimously backed the full approval of a closely watched Alzheimer's drug, a key step toward opening insurance coverage to U.S. seniors with early stages of the disease.
'Keep Them Alive': More States Legalize Fentanyl Test Strips to Combat Surging Opioid Deaths
Fentanyl has driven overdose deaths in the U.S. since 2016, and that isn't changing as the cheaper and deadlier synthetic opioid continues to be cut into the drug supply.