#lgbtq-health

#lgbtq-health

Potential cuts to HIV prevention funding could reverse significant public health progress.

Mpox outbreaks surged globally in 2022, primarily affecting men who have sex with men, showcasing challenges in disease transmission and health response.

Reps. Garcia and Lee advocate for free doxy PEP coverage to combat rising STIs among vulnerable communities.

Doxy PEP could significantly reduce STI transmission rates if made accessible and covered by insurance.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy significantly improves mental health outcomes for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals, especially over the long term.

Healthcare providers need better training to avoid assumptions about patient sexual orientation.

A new federal action plan aims to improve health outcomes for LGBTQ+ Australians.

The LGBTQ Health Center of Excellence aims to advance health equity for LGBTQ communities by addressing the disparities and lack of research in LGBTQ health.

The National Institutes of Health recognized LGBTQ individuals as a health disparities population, leading to increased research in the field, but more work is needed.

The mpox outbreak is impacting access to vaccines in the U.S., despite government donations, due to insurance barriers and personal concerns.

LGBTQ+ individuals face greater risk for adverse brain health outcomes due to systemic discrimination, not their sexual orientation or gender identity.

LGBTQ+ individuals face higher risks for neurological conditions such as dementia and depression compared to cisgender and heterosexual individuals.

The LGBTQ Health Center of Excellence aims to advance health equity for LGBTQ+ communities through research, training, and policy influence.

HIV diagnoses in England increased by 15% from 2022 to 2023, reversing previous declines.