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Dr. Oz accused of misleading on 'ex-gay' therapy
Gay rights groups have criticized a Dr. Oz Show episode on the topic of 'ex-gay' therapy.
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Chaim Levin on undergoing 'ex-gay' therapy: it wasn't kosher
Chaim Levin, one of the four men in a lawsuit which claims "ex-gay" therapy violates New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act, has described the therapy as not kosher.
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Michael Urie, Sophie Bush help raise $2.9 million at AIDS Walk Los Angeles
More than 30,000 walkers participated in Sunday's AIDS Walk Los Angeles, including Partners co-stars Michael Urie and Sophie Bush.
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Gay Chicago Report: Oct. 13, 2012
TJ Chernick anchors Gay Chicago TV's Gay Report for Oct. 13, 2012.
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Groups hit 'ex-gay' therapist with complaint
Illinois became latest battleground state in a nationwide fight over "ex-gay" therapy Oct. 11.
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Study finds that pink ribbons clash with the rainbow flag
Each October, the autumn colors are hidden beyond a wall of pink, as well-meaning health care workers and activists decorate their scrubs and offices in cancer-pink ribbons.
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First and only in-home rapid oral HIV test now available to consumers across the U.S.
OraSure Technologies, Inc. today announced the availability of the OraQuick(R)In-Home HIV Test at retailers nationwide and online, making it the first rapid infectious disease test ever to be made available directly to c
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Homophobic Liberty Counsel announces plans to sue over California ban on gay therapy
Liberty Counsel, in association with the National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH), has announced that they are preparing a lawsuit to challenge the law banning change therapy.
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Magic Johnson and Wendy Williams sign historic declaration to end HIV/AIDS in America
Magic Johnson and Wendy Williams sign historic declaration to end HIV/AIDS in America
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Jerry Brown signs bill banning 'ex-gay' therapy to minors
California Governor Jerry Brown has signed a bill banning therapies that attempt to alter a minor's sexual orientation from gay to straight, making California the first state to enact such a law.
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HIV leaders unveil declaration to end HIV/AIDS in America
HIV Leaders Unveil Declaration to End HIV/AIDS in America
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NMAC marks national gay men's HIV/AIDS awareness day
National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. For too many young gay and bisexual men, HIV infection has become a rite of passage to adulthood.
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‘Take Your Best Shot Against HIV' for TPAN's ‘A Day with HIV' photo campaign
On Friday, Sept. 21 Positively Aware magazine, published by the Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN), asks people to "take their best shot against HIV" as part of their "A Day with HIV" campaign.
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Chicago House receives national transgender grant
It was announced that local non-profit leader in AIDS services, Chicago House, was selected as one of eight national grant sites to study the link between HIV and retention in care of transgender women of color.
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Nevada hospital rejects lesbian couple's domestic partnership
A hospital in Nevada refused to accept a lesbian couple's domestic partnership, arguing that the women would need to secure power of attorney before making any medical decisions for each other.
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Mitt Romney's choice of Paul Ryan cheered by anti-gay groups
Groups opposed to gay rights are applauding Mitt Romney's selection of Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate.
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Olympian Ji Wallace comes out HIV positive
Australian Olympian Ji Wallace last week announce he is HIV positive.
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Affordable Care Act includes transgender protections
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), often referred to as Obamacare, bars health care discrimination against transgender people, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said in a memo released earlier this month.
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Vital Bridges services impacted by copper thefts
Copper thieves have repetitively struck a West Side HIV/AIDS outreach center, directly impacting service to clients.
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FDA approves first drug for reducing the risk of acquiring HIV
On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Truvada, the first drug to reduce the risk of HIV infection in uninfected individuals who are at high risk of HIV infection.
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Extreme heat to break later today
After three straight days with triple-digit temperatures, the record-breaking heat wave is expected to break later today.