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. ...
Ask the Doc: Getting Your Vaccine for Flu Season
As the new school year approaches, I know me and my family should probably get a flu shot, but I hate needles and I’ve heard people get sick after getting the shot. What are my alternatives and how much does it ...
HIV Vaccine Moves On to Late-Stage Testing
A possible HIV vaccine is going into late-stage testing administered by pharmaceutical giant Johnson and Johnson (J&J), according to Bloomberg.The vaccine has performed “measurably better in animal stud...
LGBTQ Americans May Be More Likely to Show Early Signs of Dementia
New research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) on Sunday (July 14) shows that LGBTQ Americans are more likely to show early signs of dementia than non-LGBTQ counterparts. ...
HIV Eliminated in Living Animal for First Time
Researchers have successfully eliminated HIV from a living animal for the first time, paving one more step towards a cure, reported Gay Star News.The research team infected 29 mice with HIV then used modifi...
Practicing Safe KINK Play
For many in the LGBTQ community, sexual activity behind closed doors involves more than just the generic sexual intercourse practice. Like anal intercourse, these types of activities require a level of hygiene ...
Ask the Doc: Immunize Before You Travel
Chances are you’ve prepared a summer vacation trip to take a breather from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta living. It’s what we all need every once in a while, but preparing for a trip overseas to a region wit...