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Cuts Have Eliminated More Than a Dozen US Government Health-Tracking Programs
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s motto is " Make America Healthy Again," but government cuts could make it harder to know if that's happening.
Trans Athletes Are Under More Scrutiny Than Ever. Some Have Found a Safe Space in Gymnastics
The National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs gives trans athletes safe harbor.
The US Has More than 900 Measles Cases and 10 States Have Outbreaks. Here's What to Know
One-fifth of states have active measles outbreaks as confirmed cases nationwide keep ticking up, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Before the Met Gala, Check Out The Debt Gala
Before the Met Gala, attend or donate to The Debt Gala, an event that donates its proceeds to organizations helping those with medical debt.
Trump's Health Agency Urges Therapy for Transgender Youth, Not Broader Gender-Affirming Health Care
President Donald Trump's administration released a lengthy review of transgender health care on Thursday that advocates for a greater reliance on behavioral therapy rather than broad gender-affirming medical care for youths with gender dysphoria.
Kennedy Center's Events Scheduled for LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration Canceled, Organizers Say
Organizers and the Kennedy Center canceled a week's worth LGBTQ+ events for this summer's World Pride festival in Washington, D.C., amid a shift in priorities and the ousting of leadership at one of the nation's premier cultural institutions.
Marijuana Holiday 4/20 Coincides with Easter and Passover This Year. Here's What to Know
Marijuana culture's high holiday, known as 4/20, falls this year on Easter Sunday, as well as the last day of Passover, meaning cannabis fans can celebrate in some unusual ways,
Transgender People Are About 1% of the US Population. Yet They're a Political Lightning Rod
It's a contradiction of numbers that reveals a deep cultural divide: Transgender people make up less than 1% of the U.S. population, but they have become a major piece on the political chess board — particularly Trump's.
Finding An IVF Provider Near You with The Prelude Network
As queer families increasingly turn to IVF to fulfill their dreams of parenthood, they look for providers who will tailor a respectful, individualized plan. With 90+ locations in North America, The Prelude Network is destination #1 for many.
US Sees Third Measles-Related Death Amid Outbreaks
A second school-age child who was hospitalized with measles is the third measles-related death in the U.S. since the virus started ripping through West Texas in late January.
Second Child Died from Measles-Related Causes in West Texas, where Cases Are Nearing 500
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. traveled to West Texas on Sunday after a second unvaccinated school-aged child died from a measles-related illness.
The Skyrocketing Cost of Weight-Loss Drugs has State Medicaid Programs Looking for a Solution
States struggling to cover the rising cost of popular GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic and Zepbound are searching for ways to get out from under the budgetary squeeze that took them by surprise.
RFK Jr. Thinks Poppers Causes AIDS. Is He Behind the Crackdown on the Drug?
HHS head Robert Kennedy Jr. has addressed how he believes AIDS is caused by popper use. This week the FDA, an agency under his control, has cracked down on the drug's manufacturers.
Queer, Thriving, and Stress-Free: A Guide to Natural Relaxation Techniques
Whether it's navigating identity in an often-hostile world, dealing with workplace microaggressions, or trying to balance work, relationships, and self-care, burnout is real. Here are some tips for self-care.
Will Bathhouses Return to San Francisco Anytime Soon? (Maybe)
Gay bathhouses, once a mainstay of queer culture in San Francisco, are on the cusp of returning to the city after the last of ordinances banning them was repealed.
Report: Health Research, Especially for Gay Men, Gutted in Wave of Grant Cancellations
Researchers investigating issues pertaining to LGBTQ+ health — particularly with respect to gay men — are seeing their grants disappear as the government continues to gut science and academia.
US Has Twice as Many Measles Cases so Far this Year than in All of 2024
The U.S. now has more than double the number of measles cases it saw in all of 2024, with Texas reporting another large jump in cases and hospitalizations on Friday.
Matt Meredith Has Us Rethinking the Term "Junk" Food
It's kind of simple: Take your shirt off, point the phone toward a mirror and take a picture. For Matt Meredith his reflection is an image of discipline and determination. The only six-pack he's carrying is the one attached to his ribs.
Shingles is Awful, but Here's Another Reason to Get Vaccinated: It May Fight Dementia
A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one — shots that prevent painful shingles also appear to protect aging brains.
'Everyday Discrimination' Linked to Increased Anxiety And Depression Across All Groups of Americans
People who most frequently encounter everyday discrimination — those subtle snubs and slights of everyday life — are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression.