Another Try At Banning “Conversion Therapy” in Michigan – wbckfm.com

State lawmakers are looking over a plan to ban conversion therapy for young people in the state. The issue carries some controversy. Conversion therapy involves assisting, or attempting to change someone’s...

They Came to N.Y.C. for Acceptance. Now They Need Jobs. – The New York...

It was late March, and Mario Smith was staring at an uncertain future.Mx. Smith, a 20-year-old immigrant from Jamaica who identifies as transgender and nonbinary, was nearing the end of an...

8 Best Anxiety Support Groups of 2021 – Healthline

Anxiety disorders can lead to feelings of loneliness, isolation, and as though no one understands you. Online anxiety support groups offer a safe setting where you can connect with others and...

How parents can support a child who comes out as trans – by conquering...

Young transgender, or trans, people face high rates of anxiety, depression and suicide. These elevated mental health risks largely stem from external factors such as discrimination, victimization and – most especially...

Guide to Finance for LGBTQ+ Americans – Investopedia

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people have seen many historical, societal, and legal changes in recent years that grant them more equality and protection. Despite these advancements, they still...

LGBTQ+ Pay Gap and Unemployment – Investopedia

Although it has received less attention than other notable pay gaps, data shows that pay gaps exist for LGBTQ+ communities in the United States. National studies of discrimination in the private...

Studies show hispanic communities are struggling to talk about mental health with their loved...

Mental health has been at the forefront of many discussions due to the pandemic and all the disruptions it has caused. But for some, the topic of mental health is one...

Yes, Chlamydia Can Come Back: 10 Things to Know – Healthline

Yes, you can contract chlamydia more than once, although it’s rare for it to reoccur or persist after correct treatment. Chlamydia is treated with antibiotics, usually azithromycin or doxycycline. In order...

Syphilis cases in California drive a record-setting year for STDs nationwide – Desert Sun

In certain circles of San Francisco, a case of syphilis can be as common and casual as the flu, to the point where Billy Lemon can’t even remember how many times...

Sex Didn’t Stop During the Pandemic; Neither Should HIV PrEP – Medscape

Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. Nearly 1 in 10 Southern gay and bisexual men reported they'd discontinued use of HIV...

Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard sues KARE 11, claiming he was fired over his sexual orientation,...

Filed Thursday, April 15, the lawsuit includes additional claims of a hostile work environment, defamation and violation of the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Sundgaard is suing for back pay since the...

Lawrence Chaney, Dan Howell and more to talk mental health with Attitude and Student...

Following a year that has seen LGBTQ people separated by lockdowns and social restrictions, prominent queer figures are set to join Attitude at National Student Pride for a no-holds-barred discussion about...

4 of the best home chlamydia tests – Medical News Today

We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process.There are two main types...

Duke students advocate for LGBTQ+ community in NC as lawmakers consider discriminatory bills –...

North Carolina has joined states across the country in considering bills that oppose LGBTQ+ rights, and Duke students are fighting against them—including pushing against one bill that cites research by a...

Syphilis cases in California drive a record-setting year for STIs nationwide – Desert Sun

In certain circles of San Francisco, a case of syphilis can be as common and casual as the flu, to the point where Billy Lemon can’t even remember how many times...

Nicola Sturgeon pledges action against gay conversion therapy and reaffirms commitment on gender recognition...

NewsPoliticsNicola Sturgeon has pledged to legislate against gay conversion therapy if the UK Government fails to act on the controversial practice.Sunday, 18th April 2021, 3:40 pmUpdated Sunday, 18th April 2021, 3:44...

Latest coronavirus news for April 18, 2021: Live updates – Chicago Sun-Times

News 5:00 p.m. Illinois’ COVID-19 vaccine total surpasses 8 million as Chicago set to expand eligibility to all adults Monday More than 8 million COVID-19 vaccine shots have now gone into the arms...

5 Things to Look for at the 2021 AAD Virtual Meeting – AJMC.com Managed...

1. Dermatology and cancerThere will be 4 sessions at the meeting related to cancer, including challenging cases, surveillance and management, and choosing the right care pathway. Skin cancer is the most...

Insight: The definition of religious liberty is expanding – Press Herald

The Supreme Court’s current term is winding down, but there are still several cases to be decided – and, as with most terms, a controversy over church-state matters looms. Fulton vs. City...

Church With Gay Unicorn As Logo Mocks GraceLife Church For Fighting For The Faith...

While Pastor James Coates and GraceLife Church continue to fight for their right to congregate, other groups are cheering city authorities in their move against to totally shut down the church. Protestia,...

Nonprofit Push on Biden Plan; Preventing Gun Violence; Vartan Gregorian Has Died – The...

Getty Images Good Morning.If you’ve been ignoring the discussion about infrastructure legislation in Washington, you might want to rethink that: Nonprofits...

Advancing President Biden’s Equity Agenda — Lessons from Disparities Work | NEJM – nejm.org

As of January 20, 2021, the United States has a national policy aimed at addressing systemic racism. On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on...

Advancing President Biden’s Equity Agenda — Lessons from Disparities Work – nejm.org

As of January 20, 2021, the United States has a national policy aimed at addressing systemic racism. On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on...

Crystal meth use on the rise in LA’s LGBTQ+ community – Spectrum News 1

Between 2008 and 2018, deaths related to methamphetamine in Los Angeles have increased tenfold.Richard Zaldivar, the executive director and founder of the Wall Las Memorias, told Inside the Issues crystal meth use...

Gay Liberal MP calls on O’Toole to disavow Tory MP’s remark suggesting he’s ‘unclean’...

OTTAWA - A gay Liberal MP is calling on Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole to disavow a remark by one of his caucus members that appeared to suggest he and other LGBTQ...

First-ever concert at Bridgeport amphitheater set for Aug. 20 – Westfair Online

Country music duo Brothers Osborne will be the inaugural act at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport. Preshow ticket sales for the Aug. 20 concert are set to begin on April 20,...

Asmussen | NCAA doing the right thing for transfers – Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette

Finally.On Thursday, the NCAA did what should have happened long ago. It granted transferring athletes one-time, immediate eligibility.The old rules didn’t make any sense. How could college sports justify coaches jumping...

Popular SF Oscar party scrapped due to pandemic – Bay Area Reporter, America’s highest...

The stylish crowd that usually enjoys watching the Oscars at the Academy of Friends gala in San Francisco won't be noshing on hors d'oeuvres or sipping bubbly this year. The event...

Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed – Kaiser Health News

Each week, KHN finds longer stories for you to sit back and enjoy. This week's selections include stories on AIDS, the Oscars, gun violence, covid and more. ...

Paving a road to recovery in Rhode Island – The Boston Globe

AdvertisementAfter years of battling the opioid epidemic, which caused the deadliest year for drug overdoses on record in 2020, experts now worry about the next epidemic on the horizon: stimulants like...

States Struggle With Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause as Federal Officials Reassure Public –...

Dr. Anthony S. Fauci said on Thursday that he hoped the nation would soon be able to resume use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, as a “pause” that now looks...

For Spurs, balance between rest and winning is hard to come by – San...

Denver guard Jamal Murray went down in a heap in San Francisco on Monday and an entire league took notice.In a vacuum, the torn left ACL Murray suffered late in the...

NBA says injury rate this season down slightly from normal – WJXT News4JAX

The NBA said Thursday that the rate of players needing to miss games because of injuries is down from last season, and within the normal range for what the league has...

Readers respond: Better LGBT sex education is needed – OregonLive

Oregon’s Department of Education must do more to provide comprehensive, LGBT-inclusive sex education in schools. It is common for queer and trans youth to go through their emotional puberty in their...

Improving our health: Dal’s Doctoral Thesis Award winners share a common goal – Dal...

The Faculty of Graduate Studies has announced the winners of the 2021 Dalhousie Doctoral Thesis Awards. Doctoral graduates Phillip Joy from the PhD in Health program and Lindsay Wallace from the...