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Federal judge blocks Trump’s anti-trans health care order
A federal judge in Maryland has issued a preliminary injunction against Donald Trump’s executive order threatening loss of federal funding for…
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US HIV/AIDS funding cut could kill 500,000 in South Africa
Sweeping notices of termination of funding have been received by organisations working with HIV and Aids across Africa, with dire predictions of a huge rise in…
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The states suing Trump over his gender affirming care ban
Three Democratic states sued the Trump administration on Friday over its order to ban federal funding for gender-affirming care for transgender people under 19…
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NY AG directs health providers to continue caring for trans youth
New York Attorney General Letitia James is doing her part to protect trans kids in her state. In a recent letter, she informed healthcare providers that halting…
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How social media may be driving ‘bigorexia’ in young men
Parents today are generally aware of mental health conditions that relate to body image, including common disorders like anorexia. But experts warn…
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s history of controversial AIDS claims
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, was grilled during his confirmation hearings…
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Waiver clears the way for life-saving humanitarian aid
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday issued a waiver that allows the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and other…