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Biphobia

Advocates are pushing for bisexual-affirming care as studies indicate bi+ people are less likely to disclose their sexual orientation to medical providers.

SOGIE disclosure leads to better medical care

Doctors say that telling them about your sexual orientation and gender identity is in your best interests.

first vaccination dose

Two recent surveys have reported that a majority of the LGBTQ community have already gotten their first vaccination dose against COVID-19.

LGBT military veterans

The Department of Veteran Affairs isn't consistently collecting data of LGBT military veterans, which could affect their health outcomes.

HIV cure

A patient's case of a long-term remission from the HIV virus has been presented at the AIDS 2020, signifying a possible HIV cure in the future.

COVID-19 data on LGBTQ people

It's important that we ask: how will the coronavirus affect our community? Where is the COVID-19 data on LGBTQ people to support our healthcare?

Greta McLachlan

A surgical trainee named Greta McLachlan in the UK is recording her coronavirus experience via videos on Twitter so that people can learn.

LGBTQ healthcare measures

Despite the efforts of the Trump administration, LGBTQ healthcare measures are still steadily being implemented in healthcare institutions.

LGBTQ post-cancer care

A health study has determined that LGBTQ women face a big problem not only in dealing with cancer but also getting post-cancer care treatment.

Transgender healthcare rollback

LGBTQ advocacy, civil rights, and medical groups are pushing back against the Trump administration on implementing transgender healthcare rollbacks.

LGB delaying health care

A study noted that even with healthcare insurance coverage, lesbians, gays, and bisexuals in California are delaying health care concerns.

LGBT health insurance

A recent report based on a survey noted how less likely we would be employed or have LGBT health insurance as compared to heterosexuals. Who's still surprised?

LGBTQ healthcare

Human Rights Watch warned that the administration of President Donald Trump is placing "significant barriers" accessing LGBTQ healthcare.

Healthcare Equality Index 2018

Despite the efforts of the Trump administration, the Healthcare Equality Index 2018 shows more hospitals dedicating themselves to their LGBTQ patients.

Genome - Gender identity research

Scientists are making a major effort in terms of gender identity research by studying the DNA to determine how transgender people are born the way they are.

Transgender healthcare costs - military

President Trump said there are transgender healthcare costs allowing transgender people in the military service. But how much does it really cost?

Three-quarters of terminally ill LGBT patients in the UK face discrimination

74% of terminally ill LGBT patients face discrimination while their loved ones suffer from insensitivity, according to a major new UK study.

AHCA

Just when you thought that the Republicans in Congress had had enough of President Donald Trump's AHCA, it's now back in the limelight again.

American Healthcare Act

Though Trump's American Healthcare Act is dead in the water in Congress, that hasn't stopped analysts from examining the bill to see why it was problematic.

HRC healthcare index - John Hopkins Hospital

The Human Rights Campaign has released their annual HRC healthcare index on US healthcare facilities with LGBTQ-inclusive policies and practices.

Transgender health issues

While there have been many discussions on the health issues of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, queers, there are not as many for transgender health issues.

Obamacare

What does it means for the LGBT community when the Republican majority in Congress strips Obamacare without any replacement? Definitely nothing good.

LGBT health care 2016

The US Department of Health and Human Services cited its major accomplishments in 2016 to push for better LGBT health care and fight discrimination.

Lesbian health issues

There are certain lesbian health issues that you should be concerned about. Know what they are, watch out for them, and get yourself the proper healthcare.

hiv-treatment

As the world celebrates National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, let’s look into the new and hopeful discoveries for HIV treatment.

transgender-sexual-health-guide

In a first-of-its-kind resource, a comprehensive transgender sexual health guide has been published to help transgenders and their partners.

LGBT and smoking

Measures are being raised to help lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgenders in cutting back on their smoking and address smoking-related health issues.

Cervical cancer screening for LGBT women

Lesbians, bisexual women, and transgender men still need to get cervical cancer screening to avoid facing higher risks of cervical cancer.

Mindfulness and LGBT Image

Mindfulness meditation as an important facet of holistic medicine is now being recommended to LGBT patients who have mental health issues or chronic pain.