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Civil rights, medical groups sue FDA over ‘almost unconscionable’ delay in banning menthol tobacco products

Over a 20-year period, a ban could lower health care costs among all adult smokers by about $1.62 billion, a recent study found.

Threat to Affordable Care Act's Preventive Coverage Puts Public Health at Risk

A federal judge’s ruling in Braidwood Management Inc. v. Becerra. is a deeply flawed decision that flies in the face of sound public health policy, according to the American Medical Association's president.

Anti-LGBTQ+ policies harm the health of not only LGBTQ+ people, but all Americans

Rigorous and long-standing research demonstrates that LGBTQ+-inclusive policies support safer communities and stronger economies for everyone, while exclusionary laws worsen and limit access to essential services.

Exploiting a Health Care Emergency to Restrict Reproductive Rights

It's a shameful power play, writes Julianna S. Gonen of the National Center for Lesbian Rights.

Why LGBTQ+ groups are angry at RFK Jr.'s confirmation

Kennedy has denied that he ever said chemicals cause gender dysphoria or that HIV doesn't cause AIDS — but he did.

Health experts warn Trump’s new policies for HHS teen pregnancy program could reverse decades of progress

“What young people want is to talk about decision-making and relationships. They want to know how to take care of themselves,” one expert said. “We can trust young people with information. But only if we treat them with respect.”

PrEP in a Time of Hobby Lobby

In the wake of the Hobby Lobby ruling, gay men may be vulnerable to employers who would attempt to block access to HIV drugs.

The FDAs Lesser Known Insult is a Ban on Gay Sperm Donors

The FDA not only bans gay and bi men from giving blood, they actively discourage them from donating sperm. Will the agency ever change its ways?

Good News for Transgender State Employees in Md.

Just months after the passage of sweeping, statewide nondiscrimination statute protecting transgender people, Maryland announces that trans state employees will no longer face discrimination in insurance.

Trump's 'Conscience Rule' Is a Perversion of Religious Freedom

Protecting homophobic and transphobic doctors is the opposite of divine.

Are These Companies Discriminating Against PrEP Users?

Huge -- and seemingly LGBT-friendly -- insurance companies refuse to sell policies to people taking preventative HIV medication. Why?

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Trump HHS posts ‘so-called report’ pushing conversion therapy for trans kids

Experts tell The Advocate that the document can't be taken seriously and is riddled in misinformation.

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HIV Panic in Florida Is Turning Into a Health Catastrophe

Transmission rates are higher than any other state, and bias-based laws are likely making things worse.

Trump's new strategy to restrict abortion nationwide — don't say ‘ban’

Trump's team has developed a way to make abortion difficult to obtain without the same costs as an unpopular ban.

After Three Decades, Our Work to End HIV Isn't Over

ACT UP lays out what the future of HIV/AIDS looks like as we continue to make strides, but still have much work remaining as we enter our fourth decade of fighting.