health
True Story: This Guy Has a Nose Growing Out of His Forehead on Purpose
When a friend of mine, who dabbles in improv comedy, posted this story on Facebook earlier today, I was certain it was of the Onion […]
New HIV Infections Up in Young Gay Men
Really bad news, guys. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the results of a new study on HIV and AIDS that shows […]
Watch: Mazzoni Stories
“The mere existence of it validates who we are.” That’s just one of the testimonials featured in a new video about the Mazzoni Center, one […]
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 […]
Do It: Philly Frontrunners
‘Tis the city for overeating, drinking, you name it. That’s why we wanted to remind you about Frontrunners International, an LGBT running network with more […]
Coming Out at Thanksgiving
For many in the LGBT community, heading home for Thanksgiving means a lot more than turkey and all the fixings. As many as 55 percent […]
What You Need to Know About LGBT Health
“LGBT health issues are not all that different from the average patient’s. Lack of access to affordable health care is a major factor,” says Dr. […]
Movember Madness
Have you heard about Movember? This month thousands of men around the country are growing a ‘mo (that’s short for moustache) to raise awareness for […]
ActionAIDS Get Funding for Prison Program
ActionAIDS has been awarded funding for a new effort, the Prison Linkage Program, which provides case management services to clients with HIV/AIDS while incarcerated and through […]
When I Enter the Voting Booth, I Won’t Be Alone
As a member of media, I try my best (publicly at least) to remain impartial in regards to politics. Those who know me, know me. […]
Debate Over In-Home HIV Tests
Finding new ways to encourage people to get tested is on the minds of many HIV and AIDS organizations – both in Philly and around […]
Kids With Lesbian Moms Are Alright
Sorry, Mitt, but it turns out that teens with lesbian mothers are successful and happy with their lives, according to a new report from the U. […]
MANNA Launches New Website, Shares Results
MANNA in Philadelphia launched its new website this week, and shared the results of study about the impact on nutrition on health care. Plus: Find out how to support MANNA during Pie in the Sky.
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.
The Kids Really Are Alright
A new UCLA study has confirmed something we’ve known all along – gay moms and dads are just as good for kids as straight parents. […]