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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.

Pa. Trans Health Secretary Rachel Levine Tapped by Biden for HHS

Levine could make history as the first openly trans federal official confirmed by the Senate.

HIV 101: How Do I Tell My Kids I Have HIV?

The big question every parent faces.

Baltimore ICU Doctor Joseph Costa Dies of COVID in His Husband's Arms

Colleagues of Mercy Medical Center's chief of the critical care division held a vigil for him at the hospital. 

Rachel Levine Discusses Disturbing ‘Medical Refugees’ Crisis Sweeping Across the U.S.

The assistant secretary for health tackles “medical refugees,” misinformation, and transgender health care challenges in an interview with The Advocate.

The Lack of Trans-Friendly Doctors in the South Is an Injustice

A new study reveals the intense hurdles trans Southerners face in finding competent health care.

The $1 Alternative to the Price-Gouged $750 Pill

Just a few weeks after the cost of a lifesaving drug used to treat people with HIV and AIDS was increased 5,000 percent, a new, low-cost monopoly-busting compound has emerged. 

A day in the life of working with trans youth: Navigating the fallout of harmful media coverage

How one psychotherapist navigates the challenges posed by misinformation and politicization to support transgender and gender-diverse youth and their families.

A Commencement Address for All Queer College Grads

A very wise activist has a special message to LGBTQ people facing an uncertain future. 

Dr. Rachel Levine Confirmed to HHS Post, Makes Transgender History

Levine is the first out trans person confirmed by the U.S. Senate to any position and the highest-ranking one ever in the federal government.

Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz Spew Quackery on Fox News

The celebrity practitioners have stooped to going on Donald Trump's favorite network during the crisis.

Meet the Transgender Doctor Leading Pennsylvania's COVID-19 Response

Dr. Rachel Levine discusses her work as the Keystone State's secretary of health.

Didn't Want to Cause Panic? No, Trump Loves to Cause Panic

Donald Trump wanted us to panic about immigrant caravans and Black Lives Matter protesters but not about COVID.

Texas doctor charged for leaking health records of transgender kids to far-right extremist

Eithan Haim allegedly stole private health records of transgender kids who weren’t his patients and gave their medical information to an anti-trans activist.

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On Dating Someone HIV-Positive

Joshua Sterns followed his heart and dated an HIV-positive friend. However, he was unprepared for the aftermath of breaking up .

A Strip Mall Gay Bar in Detroit Helped Me Come Out

Before he was a successful fertility doctor, Guy Ringler was dipping his toe in some friendly gay waters.

Grindr, Tinder, Scruff: A Recipe for Loneliness

When used excessively, are hookup apps worse for your health than fast food?

A Message for Black LGBTQ+ Youth

Queer Black youth don't get enough reminders of their beauty and potential. Let's remedy that.

Op-ed: Cocktails and a Letter From Mom

One man tried to hide his life from his parents, until he just couldn't hide anymore.