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Pro-LGBT Measures Up in Health Care

This article highlights important findings on LGBT healthcare from the Human Right Campaign’s annual Healthcare Equity Index.

Trans Women at Higher Risk for Breast Cancer

A study based in Amsterdam has revealed that transgender women on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have higher rates of breast cancer than cisgender men, yet lower rates of breast cancer than cisgender women. 

Landmark LGBTQ study comes to Stanford

The PRIDE Study, the nation’s first long-term national health study of LGBTQ+ people, has relaunched on a web-based platform to reach a more diverse pool of applicants.

Smoking Comeback is Colorful and 2x Deadlier

This article addresses the past and current effects that Big Tobacco has had on the LGBTQ community.

New Advice for Resuming Sexual Activity After Prostate Cancer Treatment

U.K. doctors offer new advice on how long men should abstain from receiving anal sex after prostate cancer treatment.

Networking for Health Equity Tobacco Use Infographic

Infographic that details how eight specific populations are impacted by tobacco use.

Cigarette, smokeless tobacco, and alcohol use among transgender adults in the United States.

A new study conducted by University of Utah School of [ Read More ]

Cancer Care Has A Long Way To Go

Deputy Director, Scout, talked to the Huffington Post about where [ Read More ]

Demonstrating LGBTQ Welcome: The Power of Pronouns

This knowledge piece is intended to give public health professionals peer-led insight into how they can better reach and serve lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) populations in their work.

Enhancing Cancer Survivorship among LGBTQ Individuals

This article outlines three areas where LGBTQ patients and their caregivers may face challenges and how the Comprehensive Cancer Control Programs (CCCP) can address these needs.