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Gay men have been cautious about mpox. Will a second Donald Trump term set them back?

Gay men are more trusting of medicine than other groups, but the incoming Trump Administration will need more than their willingness to continue combating mpox.

Biden health officials urge syphilis, hepatitis C & HIV tests on National HIV Testing Day (exclusive)

It’s called the syndemic approach and sexually active people should know about it, officials say.

A South Carolina woman was forced to leave the state for an abortion. Now, she's suing

Despite being less than six weeks pregnant, Taylor Shelton said that healthcare providers would not assist her in terminating her pregnancy, nor provide her resources for services elsewhere.

Rhode Island advances law protecting doctors who provide abortions & gender-affirming care

Eleven years (to the day) after passing marriage equality, Rhode Island lawmakers took another notable step to protect LGBTQ+ health care.

New Rule Could Change Health Care for Trans Americans

In an unprecedented expansion of trans-inclusive protections, the Obama administration proposed a new federal rule to ensure trans-inclusive health care.

Trump's 'Gag Order' Hurts the World's Most Vulnerable LGBTQ People

The president's toxic policies spread far beyond this country's borders.

Bisexuals Face Heightened Risk for Cancer, STIs, and Depression

HRC zeroes in on the bisexual health crisis.

Michigan Legislature Kills Bills That Legalized Discrimination

The 2012 Michigan legislative session ended without full votes on several controversial bills that would have allowed adoption agencies and healthcare professionals to deny services to LGBT couples and individuals on the basis that such service violated the professional's moral or religious convictions.

Vermont's GOP Governor Shock: Protects Trans Care, Abortion Rights

Gov. Phil Scott signed legislation protecting access to gender-affirming care and abortion.

Obamacare Prohibits Providers From Denying Health Care to Trans People

The Obama administration is banning health providers from denying access to transgender people because of their gender identity.

HHS Rules Trans Woman Entitled to Surgery Under Medicare

The decision comes just as the Department of Health and Human Services is deciding whether to implement the Affordable Care Act’s endorsement of trans-affirming healthcare for private insurers.

Trans healthcare, abortion, & more: These are the LGBTQ+ laws that took effect January 1

Here are the biggest pieces of legislation for bodily autonomy that are now in the law of the land.

Trans Floridians Take More Action Against Gender-Affirming Care Restrictions

A judge has already temporarily blocked the ban on gender-affirming care for minors, and now trans adults are seeking to block restrictions affecting them.

Here Are the 15 Most LGBTQ-Friendly Cities in the U.S.

Are there any that you think should have made the list?

Trans Eating Disorders Are All But Ignored by Medical Community

It's been years since a study showed a disproportionate number of trans people suffer from anorexia and bulimia, but almost nothing has been done since.

At 25, Jonathan Herzog Is Trying to Unseat a Congressional Icon

Activist Adam Eli speaks with gay congressional candidate Jonathan Herzog, who hopes to defeat Jerrold Nadler.

New Jersey Governor Declares State a 'Safe Haven' for Gender-Affirming Care

Whereas Republican-controlled states are looking to restrict the rights of transgender and gender-nonconforming people, in New Jersey the governor says everybody is welcome and free.

Israel, Canada Relax Barriers for Trans Citizens' Legal Recognition

Officials from both Israel and Manitoba explained their new ID policy changes as a way to keep up with modern times.

How Well Are LGBT People Doing?

The disparity is particularly great for women, according to the study.