Health and Wellness

Meanwhile, Donald Trump has been pushing “religious exemptions” that would allow healthcare workers to refuse to treat LGBTQ people and women.

Despite lowering numbers in straight youth, two studies show that teens and young adults that aren’t straight are still more likely to attempt suicide.

Women in different-sex relationships reported the highest levels of distress in their relationship.

A new study compared the DNA of transgender people and cisgender people and found 21 gene variants that may be related to gender identity.

People on social media are saying that HIV medications can “cure” Coronavirus. This could hurt people who actually need the drugs.

He would need to increase funding for PrEP, protect LGBTQ rights, and increase access to affordable health care.

Syphilis and other STIs are on the rise, but now tens of thousands of LGBTQ people will go untested, undiagnosed, and untreated.

Puberty blockers significantly reduce suicidal thoughts among trans people, a study found. But Republicans in 10 states want to put doctors who prescribe them in jail.

Out state Sen. Scott Wiener promises to introduce a bill creating “a master plan” on STD prevention and have California monitor HIV/AIDS numbers until 2030.

Such surgeries occur before young people can consent to them or develop their own gender identity, often scarring them for life and creating medical and identity difficulties later on.