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Hilary Cass' NHS report is rife with debunked theories and falsehoods

The recent NHS report from Dr. Hilary Cass isn't the take-down of gender-affirming care that conservatives want it to be.

Trump's Pick to Lead Nation's Health Services Is Terrifying

We can stop Tom Price from leading the Department of Health and Human Services, writes Candace Bond-Theriault of the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund.

Rapist Who Pretended to Be Gay to Win Women's Trust Sentenced

Christopher Bridger, a former paramedic for Britain's National Health Service gained the trust of women with whom he worked by saying he was gay, then attacked them when they were most vulnerable.

Puberty Blockers Will be Limited to Clinical Trials, Says U.K. Health Service

LGBTQ+ activists in the U.K. are criticizing this restriction on care for transgender youth.

Gay couple in South Korea receives state benefits, marking huge step towards LGBTQ+ equality

A gay couple in South Korea is the first to be granted spousal benefits from state health insurance.

At HIV Conference, London Mayor Calls for Broad Access to PrEP

PrEP is key to achieving the goal of London and other cities to eliminate new HIV infections by 2030, Mayor Sadiq Khan says.

REPORT: Bisexuals Face Biphobia at Doctor's Office, LGBT Groups

One respondent said her pyschotherapist blamed her rape on the woman's bisexuality.

Trump's Religious Order Is a Joke, But His Health Care Bill Is a Threat

The president was grandstanding with right-wingers when he signed his toothless "religious freedom" order, but he could kill millions with Trumpcare.

U.K. to Make PrEP Available to Every English Person

The British government aims to end HIV transmissions in the country by 2030.

​19 Spectacular Photos of the Inaugural L.A. Drag March

Thousands marched on Santa Monica Boulevard.

Clinic Accidentally Disclosed HIV Status of Hundreds

Europe's largest sexual health center accidentally disclosed the names, email addresses, and possibly the HIV status of hundreds of patients in an email newsletter.

Some Couples Still Being Denied Family Insurance Policies

Although health care discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity is now illegal, some providers still do not offer coverage for same-sex couples.

HIV Infections Plummet 71% Among U.K. Gay & Bi Men Due to PrEP

The HIV-prevention method has been credited with a remarkable drop in transmissions.

Rainbows Become a Symbol of Hope During the Health Crisis

In a televised speech, Queen Elizabeth II spoke about the United Kingdom's national spirit, using the rainbow as a symbol. 

U.K. to Allow More Queer Men to Donate Blood, Bans PrEP Users

The change comes after recommendations from a commission formed by the NHS. 

Northern Ireland Hospital 'Regrets' History of Shock Therapy on Gays

Queens University Belfast continued research on the practice as late as 1973.