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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.

Doctors warn of ‘terrifying’ effects as Trump creates snitch line to report gender-affirming care patients

Under the administration’s latest guidance, reporting a trans patient’s care may no longer violate HIPAA — and that’s exactly the problem, providers say.

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.

I’m a gay dad, and I’m furious at Donald Trump for scaring people about Tylenol

Opinion: Pregnancy and parenting are hard enough. We don’t need the president making it harder with inaccurate medical advice, Michael Dru Kelley writes.

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. 

Trump's war on harm reduction will cost LGBTQ+ lives

Opinion: By dismantling proven HIV prevention and overdose reduction programs, the Trump administration is replacing science with politics — and putting already vulnerable LGBTQ+ communities in greater danger.

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.

Out CDC vaccine chief resigns, saying ‘enough is enough’ with Trump and RFK Jr.

Dr. Demetre Daskalakis is one of the most respected LGBTQ+ public health officials in the U.S.

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.

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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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.

Electric Forest is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for everyone in the LGBTQ+ community

This staple Michigan festival also serves as a magical Pride event that'll blow you away.