Here Today, Gonorrhea Tomorrow
As I collect my thoughts on how to compose this piece, I’m staring out the window at yet another cold and dreary, blah day. Will this yucky weather ever go away? And what is there to do on days like today … Wor...
Utilizing Your Gym Membership
Moving to a new city can be an overwhelming experience as you sometimes have to switch banks, utility companies, and other home services. For you health nuts, it also means switching up a major routine in your ...
Trading in Doughnuts for Dumbbells
It’s no secret that eating less fatty foods and working out more can help you lose weight, gain muscle, and live a much healthier lifestyle. But how easy is it to really drop the dozen doughnuts and pick up som...
Avoiding the Dreadful Food Poisoning Illness
Here’s all you need to know about food poisoning as we approach the most food friendly season of the year! Holiday parties, catered meals, leftovers and potlucks can cause concern about food safety and the fear...
American Medical Association Affirms Public Support of Conversion Therapy Bans
The American Medical Association (AMA) has reaffirmed its opposition to “ex-gay” conversion therapy by formally supporting state and federal bans on conversion therapy. According to a press release, the AMA’...
LGB Adults are More Likely to Smoke E-cigarettes, Study Finds
A new study from Baylor College of Medicine found that gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals are significantly more likely to use e-cigarettes than their straight counterparts. Based on responses to the 201...
Ask the Doc: “PrEP”-ing for Pride
As hundreds of thousands ascend on Atlanta for Pride 2019, those planning in being sexually active should prepare and plan accordingly. We caught up with Absolute Care’s Terry Hackworth on how visitors and loca...
Ask the Doc: Back to School Germaphobe
There’s always that one parent taking extra care to make sure their child never gets sick. But the reality is, germs are and will forever be a pest for any parent and their growing child. Studies show that kids...
Genetic Mutation Results in HIV Immunity, Spanish Researchers Discover
Spanish scientists have discovered a rare genetic mutation that makes people resistant to HIV, which could help lead to new HIV treatments. Researchers from the Instituto de Salud Carlos III in Madrid tested...
New Study Debunks “Gay Gene” Myth
Scientists have debunked the myth that originated in the early 90s that there is a single “gay gene” in a study into the biological and genetic basis of sexual behavior. The myth was originally introduced in...
HRC Releases Healthcare Equality Index
The Human Rights Campaign has released their 12th annual Healthcare Equality Index, the national LGBTQ benchmarking tool that evaluates healthcare facilities’ policies and practices related to LGBTQ inclusion. ...