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As hospitals face blood shortage, senators seek new donor rules for gay and bisexual men
Nearly two dozen lawmakers urged the FDA to update “its discriminatory blood donor deferral policies for men who have sex with men.”
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The 19th Explains: How milk banks work, and why they need help now
Milk banks across the country have reported that they are running low on donations, many of which go to the most vulnerable babies.
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When kids under 5 get COVID-19, parents are screwed
A positive coronavirus test for a kid too young to get vaccinated can mean unpaid time off for parents — often while they are also sick — and days or weeks without child care.
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'It shouldn’t be this hard': Trans people face new paperwork hurdle in COVID-19 vaccination cards
Trans and nonbinary people told The 19th that the documentation process made them feel like they weren’t considered in the process.
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ACA health insurance plans need more protections for LGBTQ+ people, White House says
The Department of Health and Human Services wants to restore Obama-era protections and take a step further by recognizing gender-affirming care.
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North Carolina official opens up about undergoing fertility treatments while running for Congress
Nida Allam, the first Muslim woman elected to public office in the state, has spoken publicly about the realities of trying to become a parent while seeking higher office — and how that impacts her policies.
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Virtual mental health services are more available than ever. Is it enough?
Research suggests there could be benefits to virtual mental health care for women, who are more likely to have barriers to visiting a doctor.
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For some trans people, how family handle names and pronouns can make or break the holiday
Many face difficult decisions about what to do around the holidays. But for those whose families embrace their identities, it can bring new joy to the celebration.
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FDA permanently allows medication abortion pills through mail
The Thursday announcement upholds a decision from April to temporarily suspend federal requirements that had previously required in-person purchase of abortion pills from a clinic, hospital or medical office.
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Improve pregnancy care, and parents’ finances will improve too, a paper suggests
Researchers recommend investments not just in prenatal and postpartum care, but also housing needs, home visits and endowments for newborns from low-income families.