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Ruth Patrick, Philly-Based Science Pioneer, Dead at 105

New York Times: Ruth Patrick, a pioneer in studying the health of freshwater streams and rivers who laid the scientific groundwork for modern pollution control […]

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Transgender No Longer a Mental Illness

In a big step for transgender rights, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) has removed being transgender as a mental illness. Rather than being labeled as […]

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A New HIV Study in Philly

Philadelphia FIGHT becomes the first AIDS organization in Philadelphia to test the drug TRUVADA on HIV-negative men who are sexually active with other men.

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The World’s First Transgender Bird?

Researchers in New Zealand say they have discovered the world’s first transgender bird. The bellbird has the DNA of a female but looks and behaves like a male.

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SURVEY: Sex is the Question

The CDC is encouraging men who have sex with other men to take a new survey – Sex is the Question – it’s the largest survey of its kind designed to help researchers learn more about sexual health, HIV, AIDS and other STDs.

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Gay? Straight? It’s All in the Eyes

A new study from Cornell University suggests that someone’s sexual orientation can be studied in the eyes.

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Black Guys Use Condoms More Than White Guys

A study from San Francisco State University finds that black males in relationships use condoms more frequently than white male couples.

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APA Rethinks Transgender Identity

The American Psychological Association is rethinking the way is defines gender identity.

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Sally Ride: More Than a Women’s Pioneer

Sally Ride wasn’t just an icon for women, but also for the gay community.

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Could A New Drug Help Prevent HIV?

The FDA approved Truvada to help reduce the transmission of HIV in high risk cases.

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Hump Day Headlines

The top LGBT news headlines of the week.

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Wanted: Gay Male Couples

Rutgers Camden is looking for gay male couples for a new study.

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The Reality of LGBT Healthcare

The Human Rights Campaign outlined the state of LGBT healthcare in a new report – the Healthcare Equality Index.

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Do Bisexuals Drink More?

Bisexuals may drink more alcohol than gay and straight people, says study.

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APA: Gay Parents are A-Okay

The American Psychological Association has criticized a new study that suggests gays and lesbians are less suited to parenting.