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RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz announce sweeping measures to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth

The Department of Health and Human Services announced new proposals that would effectively block gender-affirming care for trans youth across the country.

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Dr. Jake Kleinmahon (right) with his husband, Tom, and two children

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How Louisiana's Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Forced This Gay Heart Transplant Cardiologist to Move

The director of the pediatric heart transplant and heart failure program at the state’s only heart transplant center for kids is packing up his husband and two kids and leaving.

Health

Blue and red states were putting period products in schools — then came the transphobia

For years, bills that put tampons and pads in school bathrooms were gaining traction across states. But the rise of anti-trans legislation has made a health issue political.

medical devices

Trump's FDA sends warning letters to companies selling chest binders

Trump's FDA claims that companies selling chest binders have "misbranded" medical devices.

Safer Sex Without Pills or Condoms?

A new implantable device may change your life.

Federal Agency Issues Warning Over Bad Big Penis Tablets

The male enhancement product Big Penis USA was found to contain a secret (and highly effective) ingredient.

RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz announce sweeping measures to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth

The Department of Health and Human Services announced new proposals that would effectively block gender-affirming care for trans youth across the country.

Editor’s Letter: Time for LGBT Voters to Mature

We, as LGBT voters and givers of campaign dollars, have to be especially discerning.

How Louisiana's Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Forced This Gay Heart Transplant Cardiologist to Move

The director of the pediatric heart transplant and heart failure program at the state’s only heart transplant center for kids is packing up his husband and two kids and leaving.

Seven Causes of Fatigue and How to Fight Them

Ex-Boyfriend Sought in Minn. Bar Owner's Murder

A $25,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Lyle Hoffman, charged with killing businessman and activist Kelly Phillips.

Biden proposes new rule eliminating cost sharing for injectable PrEP

The new rule was contained within a larger proposal to ensure contraceptive coverage in the face of Republican attacks.

Texas's anti-LGBTQ+ attorney general sues Tylenol company over autism claims

This lawsuit comes a month after RFK Jr.'s updated guidance discouraging pregnant women from taking acetaminophen, citing it as a possible cause of autism.

Op-ed: Flying While Trans

Getting through airport security isn't easy, but it can be especially difficult when you're transgender.

Canadian Store Fined for Selling Binder to Trans Teen

Elected officials want the law that allowed for the fine to be repealed.

Traveling While Trans: Women Share Their Stories

Transgender women have been reaching out to The Advocate to share their experiences in the four weeks since Shadi Petosky was detained, delayed, and humilated in Orlando.

Trump is coming for your poppers: Major producer closes amid FDA crackdown

Several other companies seem to have followed suit.

Blue and red states were putting period products in schools — then came the transphobia

For years, bills that put tampons and pads in school bathrooms were gaining traction across states. But the rise of anti-trans legislation has made a health issue political.

Meet the Point Foundation’s Class of 2017

These lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer students are in for a great year ahead!

Parsing the Log Cabin Republicans' Congressional Endorsements

The gay GOP group's PAC has released its first round of endorsements, backing nine congressional hopefuls. Just how LGBT-friendly are they, and can they win?

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medical devices

Trump's FDA claims that companies selling chest binders have "misbranded" medical devices.

A new implantable device may change your life.

The male enhancement product Big Penis USA was found to contain a secret (and highly effective) ingredient.

The Department of Health and Human Services announced new proposals that would effectively block gender-affirming care for trans youth across the country.

We, as LGBT voters and givers of campaign dollars, have to be especially discerning.

The director of the pediatric heart transplant and heart failure program at the state’s only heart transplant center for kids is packing up his husband and two kids and leaving.

A $25,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Lyle Hoffman, charged with killing businessman and activist Kelly Phillips.

The new rule was contained within a larger proposal to ensure contraceptive coverage in the face of Republican attacks.

This lawsuit comes a month after RFK Jr.'s updated guidance discouraging pregnant women from taking acetaminophen, citing it as a possible cause of autism.

Getting through airport security isn't easy, but it can be especially difficult when you're transgender.

Elected officials want the law that allowed for the fine to be repealed.

Transgender women have been reaching out to The Advocate to share their experiences in the four weeks since Shadi Petosky was detained, delayed, and humilated in Orlando.

Several other companies seem to have followed suit.

For years, bills that put tampons and pads in school bathrooms were gaining traction across states. But the rise of anti-trans legislation has made a health issue political.

These lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer students are in for a great year ahead!

The gay GOP group's PAC has released its first round of endorsements, backing nine congressional hopefuls. Just how LGBT-friendly are they, and can they win?