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WHO Expert Reassures Pride Organizers about Monkeypox
An expert at the World Health Organization has reassured Pride organizers that the monkeypox outbreak is no reason not to go forward with planned events.
Trans Kids' Treatment can Start Younger, New Guidelines Say
A leading transgender health association has lowered its recommended minimum age for starting gender transition treatment, including sex hormones and surgeries.
FDA Advisers Back Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine for Older Kids
The Food and Drug Administration's outside experts voted unanimously that Moderna's vaccine is safe and effective enough to give kids ages 6 to 17.
3CHI: The Pinnacle in Cannabinoid Purity and Effectiveness
3CHI pursues unparalleled excellence in cannabinoid products, one exquisitely crafted product at a time.
WHO Convenes Experts to Decide if Monkeypox is an Emergency
The World Health Organization will convene an emergency committee of experts to determine if the expanding monkeypox outbreak that has mysteriously spread outside Africa should be considered a global health emergency.
Care Network to Make Changes after Trans Discrimination Case
A network of adult care facilities in Maine will adopt a nondiscrimination policy about the care of transgender people as part of a settlement with a woman who filed a human rights complaint against the company.
UK Reports 104 More Cases of Monkeypox, Mostly in Men
British health officials have detected another 104 cases of monkeypox in England in what has become the biggest outbreak beyond Africa of the normally rare disease.
New Beginnings at Recovery Unplugged
For Texan CJ Salazar, addiction was a way of life since his teen years. But with the help of family, he found a safe space to find himself at Recovery Unplugged.
Judge Blocks Texas Investigating Families of Trans Youth
A Texas judge on Friday temporarily blocked the state from investigating families of transgender children who have received gender-confirming medical care, a new obstacle to the state labeling such treatments as child abuse.
Watch: Justin Bieber Reveals Rare Disorder Behind Facial Paralysis
Justin Bieber says a rare disorder that paralyzed half of the superstar performer's face is the reason behind his tour postponement.
British Scientists Say it's Unclear if Monkeypox has Peaked
British health officials said they cannot tell if the spread of monkeypox has peaked in the country as they announced another 45 cases Friday, bringing the total in the disease's biggest-ever outbreak beyond Africa to 366 cases.
New Lawsuit Filed over Texas Trans Family Investigations
Three Texas families sued the state Wednesday seeking to halt investigations of them over gender-confirming medical treatments their transgender children received, in a renewed challenge to the state looking into such treatments as child abuse.
New Vaccine May be Option for Troops with Religious Concerns
A COVID-19 vaccine that could soon win federal approval may offer a boost for the U.S. military: An opportunity to get shots to some of the service members who have refused on religious grounds.
Tikva Takes CBD to the Next Level
It may be difficult to navigate through the ever-expanding CBD universe, but Tikva — a pharmaceutical-backed company offering CBD products — is taking natural health product to the next level.
UK: 73 New Monkeypox Cases, Biggest Outbreak Outside Africa
British officials reported 73 more monkeypox cases Monday, raising the total to more than 300 across the country. To date, the U.K. has the biggest identified outbreak of the disease beyond Africa, with the vast majority of cases in gay and bisexual men.
Bender Boo-boo? Try Booze Bandage!
Waking up with a throbbing head after a night of a little too much fun is. well...no fun. But with Booze Bandage you've got immediate hangover first aid, or better yet, a preventative measure.
Transgender Youth Treatment under Fire in Florida Again
Florida health officials have asked the state medical board to draft new policies that would likely restrict gender dysphoria treatments for transgender youth as the state amps up its ongoing attacks.
Researchers: Breast Cancer Drug Could Help More Patients
For the first time, a drug targeting a protein that drives breast cancer growth has been shown to work against tumors with very low levels of the protein.
World Health Organization: Monkeypox 'Not a Gay Disease,' so Go to Pride
Good news, Pride goers: The World Health Organization has issued a clean bill of health for this summer's celebrations, noting that Monkeypox "is not a gay disease" and should not disrupt your plans.
Melatonin Poisoning Reports are Up in Kids, Study Says
Researchers are drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin — including a big jump during the pandemic.