Page 5
-
The APA issued 3 statements supporting LGBTQ people & equality
The Trump administration might not listen to them, but having science on our side can only help.
-
U.K. healthcare workers will be able to refuse to treat homophobic & racist patients
Meanwhile, Donald Trump has been pushing “religious exemptions” that would allow healthcare workers to refuse to treat LGBTQ people and women.
-
LGB youth are still attempting suicides at a high rate – here’s how you can help them
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.
-
Gay couples have less stressful marriages than straight couples according to science
Women in different-sex relationships reported the highest levels of distress in their relationship.
-
Trans people may have “rare” gene variants related to brain sex differentiation
A new study compared the DNA of transgender people and cisgender people and found 21 gene variants that may be related to gender identity.
-
Coronavirus misinformation on social media could cause a massive HIV drug shortage
People on social media are saying that HIV medications can “cure” Coronavirus. This could hurt people who actually need the drugs.
-
Trump promises to end AIDS in 10 years. Experts say his policies are thwarting that goal.
He would need to increase funding for PrEP, protect LGBTQ rights, and increase access to affordable health care.
-
LA LGBT Center eliminates free STI screening after funding cuts
Syphilis and other STIs are on the rise, but now tens of thousands of LGBTQ people will go untested, undiagnosed, and untreated.
-
Puberty blockers reduce suicidal thoughts in trans people. Republicans want to ban them.
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.
-
California to consider bill that aims to lower rates of STD diagnoses
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.
