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The Psychology of IVF: Emotional and Mental Readiness

The Psychology of IVF: Emotional and Mental Readiness

SPONSORED CONTENT | Dec 27, 2024

The medical aspect of IVF is essentially straightforward, but the process can be more complicated, especially in the psychological and emotional arena. The Prelude Network has you covered.

US Flu Season Is Underway, As Cases Surge In Some Areas And Vaccinations Lag

US Flu Season Is Underway, As Cases Surge In Some Areas And Vaccinations Lag

By Mike Stobbe | Dec 22, 2024

The U.S. Flu Season Is Underway, With Cases Surging Across Much Of The Country, Health Officials Said Friday. The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Noted Sharp Increases In Several Measures, Including Lab Tests And Emergency Room Visits.

What the US Supreme Court Will Consider When It Rules on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Children

What the US Supreme Court Will Consider When It Rules on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Children

Dec 15, 2024

A case argued in the U.S. Supreme Court will likely determine for the foreseeable future how difficult it will be for trans people to win constitutional challenges to laws that discriminate against them.

A Twice-Yearly Shot Could Help End AIDS. But Will It Get to Everyone Who Needs it?

A Twice-Yearly Shot Could Help End AIDS. But Will It Get to Everyone Who Needs it?

By Maria Cheng and Maria Verza | Dec 15, 2024

It's been called the closest the world has ever come to a vaccine against the AIDS virus.

Are Trans Women 'Biologically Male'? The Answer is Complicated

Are Trans Women 'Biologically Male'? The Answer is Complicated

Dec 15, 2024

Why are Republicans seeking to rewrite "sex" in federal law to refer to gamete production, rather than maintain familiar notions of sex that have endured for centuries, such as genitals or gonads?

Montana Supreme Court Upholds Lower Court Ruling that Allows Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Montana Supreme Court Upholds Lower Court Ruling that Allows Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

By Amy Beth Hanson | Dec 11, 2024

A Montana law banning gender-affirming medical care for trans minors will stay temporarily blocked, the state Supreme Court ruled, after justices agreed with a lower court judge who found the law likely violates the state's constitutional right to privacy

Britain Indefinitely Bans Puberty Blockers for Children with Gender Dysphoria

Britain Indefinitely Bans Puberty Blockers for Children with Gender Dysphoria

By Brian Melley | Dec 11, 2024

The British government on Wednesday indefinitely banned puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria after independent experts found there was an unacceptable safety risk in prescribing the medication.

2024 Rewind: What Body Feature Offers Clues to Penis Size?

2024 Rewind: What Body Feature Offers Clues to Penis Size?

Dec 10, 2024

A California urologist says that of physical attributes, it is a man's nose that gives the biggest clue to penis size. And the bigger the better.

Finding Yourself Shrinking this Time of Year? It Could Be 'Winter Penis'

Finding Yourself Shrinking this Time of Year? It Could Be 'Winter Penis'

Dec 7, 2024

Do you suffer from "winter penis?" It is reported to be a real thing that happens during the winter months. It occurs when male genitals shrink when the temperature drops, as a result of restricted blood flow to the area.

Takeaways from the Supreme Court Arguments on Transgender Health Care Ban: Conservatives Skeptical

Takeaways from the Supreme Court Arguments on Transgender Health Care Ban: Conservatives Skeptical

By Lindsay Whitehurst | Dec 5, 2024

The Supreme Court heard the most high-profile case of its term on Wednesday, weighing Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender minors.

New Mexico Man Awarded $412 Million Medical Malpractice Payout for Botched Penile Injections

New Mexico Man Awarded $412 Million Medical Malpractice Payout for Botched Penile Injections

By Susan Montoya Bryan | Dec 2, 2024

Jurors in New Mexico have awarded a man more than $412 million in a medical malpractice case that involved a men's health clinic that operates in several states.

What Medical Care for Transgender Minors is at Stake in Supreme Court Case?

What Medical Care for Transgender Minors is at Stake in Supreme Court Case?

By Carla K. Johnson | Dec 2, 2024

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case involving Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender people under age 18.

As Temperatures Turn Frigid, Minnesotans Turn to Saunas for Warmth and Community

As Temperatures Turn Frigid, Minnesotans Turn to Saunas for Warmth and Community

By Michael Goldberg and Mark Vancleave | Dec 2, 2024

While sauna's cultural cache may have increased in recent years, the practice long predates the Instagrammable spaces popping up in recent years.

Luke Evans Admits to Body Anxiety Issues in Candid Interview

Luke Evans Admits to Body Anxiety Issues in Candid Interview

Dec 1, 2024

Luke Evans appears to be one of the most confident stars in Hollywood; with or without a shirt. It turns out that isn't the case.

Syphilis Rates Among Gay, Bi Men Fall Significantly, Confirm Doxy-PEP Effectiveness

Syphilis Rates Among Gay, Bi Men Fall Significantly, Confirm Doxy-PEP Effectiveness

By Kilian Melloy | Dec 1, 2024

Gay and bi men are taking health seriously, adopting the use of doxycycline as a "morning after" preventative against syphilis and other STIs, leading to a 13% decrease in syphilis diagnoses.

Importance of Trauma-Informed Care in LGBTQIA+ Addiction Treatment

Importance of Trauma-Informed Care in LGBTQIA+ Addiction Treatment

Dec 1, 2024

Discover how trauma-informed care supports LGBTQIA+ addiction treatment by addressing unique challenges, fostering healing, and promoting recovery.

Disparities in Queer Vision and Eye Care — And What We Can Do About It

Disparities in Queer Vision and Eye Care — And What We Can Do About It

Nov 30, 2024

Disparity in access to healthcare has long been a concern for minorities and underrepresented communities. In vision and eye care especially, the lack of diversity and equity tends to be overlooked.

Which States have the Largest and the Smallest Penis Sizes?

Which States have the Largest and the Smallest Penis Sizes?

Nov 30, 2024

Are things really bigger in Texas? And does Rhode Island deserve the nickname Little Rhody? Things questions come to mind from about a survey that compares penis size by state.

Building Families, Embracing Diversity: IVF and the Queer Community

Building Families, Embracing Diversity: IVF and the Queer Community

SPONSORED CONTENT | Nov 30, 2024

Queer families come in diverse forms, but many share a common desire: To open their hearts — and their homes — to children. Working to bring each unique family's dreams to fruition is what The Prelude Network is all about.

Transgender Regret? Research Challenges Narratives About Gender-Affirming Surgeries

Transgender Regret? Research Challenges Narratives About Gender-Affirming Surgeries

Nov 30, 2024

It is difficult to understand the issue of trans surgeries? Is is some sort of mass medical malpractice and evil social engineering? Or are claims from the right just another attack on the LGBTQ+ community?

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