Archive for the 'Health' Category

Gay Men at Risk for New Strain of Bacteria

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

Researchers are reporting that a new strain of the “flesh-eating” MRSA bacteria is being spread among gay men in San Francisco and Boston.
The study published online was based on medical records from outpatient clinics and medical centers across the two cities which documented the rapid spread in gay populations.
Intercourse seems to be the easiest way […]

Trans Woman Sues Catholic Hospital

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

Charlene Hastings is suing the Catholic Seton Medical Center in California for discrimination after her breast enlargement surgery was denied and the hospital told her it was because, “God made you a man.”
Hastings had already completed the major part of the gender reassignment surgery, and was denied the breast enlargement by a surgical coordinator who stated that the […]

Number of HIV Positive Men Under 30 On the Rise in NYC

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

AIDS experts are concerned with the growing number of new HIV infections among black and Hispanic men in New York City who engage in sexual intercourse with men. The rate for minorities has rose 34% between 2001 and 2006.
The city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene believes that factors such as the increase in drug use […]

Leadership, Theme for World AIDS Day 2007

Friday, November 30th, 2007

The 20th annual World AIDS Day will be observed this Saturday, December 1, continuing to provide opportunities to raise awareness and funds for people living with HIV and AIDS at home and around the world.
The AIDS Action Council has instituted a message for this year, stating that Leadership above all things is needed for a national […]