The strains of meningitis affecting gay men in NYC and L.A. are not connected, NBC News reports: After four cases of meningococcal disease among gay … [Read more...] about Meningitis Strains Affecting Gay Men in L.A. and NYC Not Connected, Officials Say
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Two Additional Meningitis Deaths Identified in Southern California
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation said yesterday it had identified two previous deaths it attributed to a deadly form of meningitis, NBC Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Two Additional Meningitis Deaths Identified in Southern California
Health Officials Seek to Dispense Facts on LA, NY Meningitis Cases
Health officials are speaking out about the recent meningitis cases across the country in an effort to educate the public about the latest outbreak. … [Read more...] about Health Officials Seek to Dispense Facts on LA, NY Meningitis Cases
Gay West Hollywood Man Brain Dead from Bacterial Meningitis; Not Known if Related to Deadly NYC Outbreak
A gay West Hollywood attorney is brain dead from bacterial meningitis, the AP reports: Brett Shaad was declared brain dead but remained on life … [Read more...] about Gay West Hollywood Man Brain Dead from Bacterial Meningitis; Not Known if Related to Deadly NYC Outbreak
NYC Health Officials Worried Meningitis Outbreak Could Claim Many Lives; Some Gay Men Urged to Vaccinate
A unique strain of bacterial meningitis has New York City health officials worried and they are urging “men, regardless of H.I.V. status, who … [Read more...] about NYC Health Officials Worried Meningitis Outbreak Could Claim Many Lives; Some Gay Men Urged to Vaccinate
News: Gay Pride Suppression, Hillary Clinton, Russia, JJ Abrams
A gay man in Boynton Beach, Florida, is being accused of trying to start abstract "trouble" after his neighborhood association nixed his … [Read more...] about News: Gay Pride Suppression, Hillary Clinton, Russia, JJ Abrams
A Plan for Suffering AIDS Veterans?
John Voelcker writes in the Huffington Post about Spencer Cox, the AIDS activist who died last month at 44, and Cox's onetime proposal for an … [Read more...] about A Plan for Suffering AIDS Veterans?
Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Arrives in North America
Gonorrhea resistant to antibiotics has been reported for some time. What you should be concerned about is that it has now arrived in North America: In … [Read more...] about Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Arrives in North America
Hillary Clinton Hospitalized After Doctors Discover Blood Clot
Numerous news organizations are reporting that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has been checked into New York Presbyterian hospital after doctors … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton Hospitalized After Doctors Discover Blood Clot
Homophobia, Income Inequality Hinder HIV Services
The Global Forum on MSM & HIV's latest report shows once again that economic inequality and homophobia inhibits access to condoms, lubricants and … [Read more...] about Homophobia, Income Inequality Hinder HIV Services