The US Department of Health and Human Services made waves recently. They sent out a letter asking healthcare providers to update their treatment plans for young people with gender dysphoria. This request came after they released a report on the subject. The report was not a clinical guideline, but the letter suggested that providers should use it to inform their prac...
In the United States, young adults who are transgender or nonbinary face a higher risk of HIV, and getting tested can be a real challenge. This isn't just about access to testing; it's about feeling safe and respected in healthcare settings. Imagine walking into a doctor's office and feeling like you can be yourself, without judgment. That's what gender-affirming pra...
Medical schools are missing the mark when it comes to training doctors to care for non-binary and transgender individuals. Doctors still learn based on binary gender, first established in the mid 19th century. What does that mean for today's patients? Everyone's health history is recorded on paper and considered factual. However, these records can lack vital inf...
Many parents and their transgender children are now facing a difficult situation. A major hospital in Los Angeles stopped accepting new patients for a specific kind of treatment. This treatment was for kids and young people called hormone therapy. This therapy helps transgender people's bodies match their gender identity. There are many reasons why parents and doct...
In 2025, several new laws will take effect across the U. S. , focusing on artificial intelligence, college admissions, and healthcare. Let's dive into the changes happening in Illinois and California, New Hampshire, and nationwide. Illinois and California are leading the way in AI regulations. Illinois will make it illegal to distribute digital replicas of individua...
Imagine if a prominent figure in the UK suddenly decided to restrict access to a commonly used treatment for transgender youth. This isn't a story from a sci-fi universe, but a reality we're now facing. The UK recently made headlines by announcing that prescribing puberty blockers to underage individuals will be a criminal offense, unless it's part of a clinical tria...
President Joe Biden recently signed a defense bill into law, approving a significant increase in military spending and pay raises for junior enlisted members. The bill, totaling $895 billion, aims to counter China's influence and boost military capabilities. However, Biden expressed strong opposition to a provision in the bill that strips coverage for transgender med...
Have you ever wondered how healthcare professionals treat transgender individuals? A new scale has been created to measure this. Known as the Transgender Health Care Humanization Scale, or THcH Scale for short, it's designed to assess how sensitive healthcare providers are to trans patients. But before it could be widely used, it needed to be tested. That's where thi...
The upcoming election is a big deal for healthcare in the US. We're talking about six major issues that could see big changes depending on who wins. First, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premiums. Right now, there are extra subsidies that make insurance cheaper, but they're set to expire in 2025. Vice President Harris wants to keep these subsidies, while former Presi...
As the U.S. prepares for the next presidential election, the Supreme Court is lining up some heavy-hitting cases for 2024. One of the most talked-about issues will be healthcare access for transgender teens. The court will also dive into the legalities surrounding do-it-yourself gun kits. And let's not forget about online free speech – it'll definitely get its moment...