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Cautious optimism as new cases of HIV in big demographic falls in SF
For years, Latinos represented the biggest share of new HIV cases in this city, but testing data suggests the tide may be turning…
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DeSantis gets a rare win in his ongoing fight against trans people
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth and restrictions on it for trans adults can be enforced while a lawsuit against it proceeds…
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The White House mpox responder catches grief for being hot
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis is an accomplished physician, gay health advocate and one of the country’s leading advocates for people living with HIV…
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The Biden-Harris big win on medication price negotiations
In a groundbreaking effort poised to reshape the U.S.health care landscape, the Biden-Harris administration announced Thursday that it has successfully negotiated…
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WHO declares new form of mpox a global health emergency
The World Health Organization declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere in Africa a global emergency on Wednesday, with cases confirmed among children and…
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DSD and the debate over 2 female boxers in the Olympics
The inclusion of two women boxers at the Paris Olympics who were previously barred from an international contest after failing gender checks has spurred…
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Gallup: LGBT adults coming out younger as acceptance grows
Young LGBTQ+ people are coming out nearly a decade earlier than their elder counterparts, coinciding with greater societal…