The Health Collective: 40 Years of LGBTQ+ Empowerment

Join the celebration of 40 years of LGBTQ+ advocacy! Explore The Health Collective's transformative journey and commitment to inclusive healthcare. #LGBTQHealth

10 Things lesbians should discuss with their healthcare provider

Learn about the top health concerns for lesbian women identified by GLMA's healthcare providers. Get tips on prevention and screenings for breast cancer, heart disease, and more.

Poison Oak Abundance in California: How to Protect Yourself

Beware of Poison Oak! California residents warned of abundant crop due to heavy rains. Learn how to stay safe and what to do if exposed. #LGBTQ #California

e-cigarettes

A new study has discovered that teen lesbians are more likely to use e-cigarettes like vaping as compared to their straight counterparts.

Lesbian stereotypes

The recent rise of anti-LGBT+ legislation has highlighted the return to mainstream the harmful lesbian stereotypes and anti-queer rhetoric.

The Trevor Project

A number of brands have banded with The Trevor Project this Pride Month provide support to vulnerable members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Teen mental health plummets amidst COVID-19 pandemic

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its first nationally representative survey for teens’ mental health amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.

LGB intersectional identity

A study has reported that intersectional identity could compound the suicide risk for some lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults.

LGBTQ mental stress - Past Trump presidency

The past Trump presidency had caused a lot of mental distress for the LGBTQ people, and a study has come out to confirm this stress.

Bisexual men erasure

A study has revealed that while bisexuals still suffer from systematic bias, erasure of bisexual men is common among members of the LGBTQ community.

LGBT-friendly pediatricians

As an LGBT parent or if your child is one, you need to find LGBT-friendly pediatricians. Here are some things to keep in mind when looking.

Homophobic statements

When lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults are faced with homophobic statements, they experience stress that can contribute to heart disease.

Parental consistency

A new study has determined the importance of parental consistency in their perspective of their lesbian and children's sexual orientation.

Young lesbians - UK

A UK charity group for LGBTQ young people reported that during the pandemic lockdown, there were more young lesbians who reported feeling lonely.

Bisexual women

Bisexual women who are in relationship with straight, cis men are far less likely to be out than other bisexual women, a new study has revealed.

COVID vaccination

The Kaiser Family Foundation reported that many LGBT adults believe that it's everyone's responsibility to get COVID vaccination.

LGB veterans

A study has found that lesbian, gay, and bisexual veterans have a higher risk of suicide, accounting for 3.8 percent of deaths among LGB veterans in 2017.

Sexual minorities

Members of sexual minorities in schools who reported carrying a weapon have higher odds of experiencing bullying and being victimized by bullies.

statins

Despite facing higher heart disease risk, adults that identify as lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) are less likely to take statins.

Dementia and depression

A new research has determined that lesbians, gays, and bisexuals are more vulnerable to dementia as they grow older because of depression.

Migraine

A study has determined that those who have higher migraine risk are those who identify as gay, bisexual, or lesbian.

International LGBTQ acceptance

A study of extensive surveys has determined that international LGBTQ acceptance is linked to the suicide rates in the LGBTQ communities.

UK LGBTQ people - suicide prevention

There are more UK LGBTQ people seeking mental well-being support from suicide-prevention groups as they try to survive the coronavirus lockdown.

Lesbian body image

A study on different types of women- straight, bisexual, and lesbian-- found that the lesbian body image has no significant impact on sexual satisfaction.

Older LGB adults

A recent study has reported that middle-aged and older LGB adults have higher rates of drug use as compared to their heterosexual counterparts.

LGBTQ teen suicides

A recent study has determined that LGBTQ teen suicides are five times more likely to happen due to bullying as compared to their straight counterparts.

LGBTQ domestic abuse

The spread of COVID-19 has shut down US colleges, raising the risk of LGBTQ domestic abuse for queer students who don't consider home a safe place.

COVID-19 social impact

Queer Voices Heard and The Trevor Project assessed the COVID-19 social impact on LGBTQ communities to determine how the pandemic would affect them.

Physical and sexual abuse

New research has found that gay, lesbian, and bisexual teens have higher risk of experiencing physical and sexual abuse as compared to their straight peers.

COVID-19

Around 100 national and local organizations have signed an open letter detailing the increased health risk of COVID-19 to the LGBTQ community.