Latest from Lindsey Bever
Conversion therapy associated with severe psychological distress in transgender people, study says
Transgender people who had been exposed to conversion therapy were twice as likely to attempt suicide as those who had never undergone such therapies, a new study shows.
- Sep 11, 2019
‘It’s a scandal’: Spiking congenital syphilis rates put babies in grave danger
The disease, which can have devastating consequences, is almost entirely preventable.
- Aug 30, 2019
There’s no one ‘gay gene,’ but genetics are linked to same-sex behavior, new study says
DNA from hundreds of thousands of people revealed a handful of genetic variants connected with same-sex sexual behavior.
- Aug 29, 2019
Heart disease progress is slowing or stalling, study says. Obesity is likely to blame.
Death rates from heart disease, diabetes and stroke have been decreasing, but the rates are not decreasing as much as they once were — amplifying concerns that the obesity epidemic is undoing progress in the fight for heart health.
- Aug 27, 2019
Mystery lung illness linked to vaping. Health officials investigating nearly 100 possible cases.
State and federal health officials are investigating dozens of cases of mystery lung illnesses related to vaping in young people across the country. The states include California, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
- Aug 16, 2019
FDA’s proposed new cigarette warnings are scary. That’s the point.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed graphic health warnings for cigarette packages to raise further awareness about smoking risks.
- Aug 15, 2019
Why one family mourning El Paso victims chose to meet with Trump
Tito Anchondo, who lost his beloved brother and sister-in-law in the El Paso rampage, said he chose to take his orphaned nephew to meet President Trump and the first lady.
- Aug 9, 2019
Are video games or mental illness causing America’s mass shootings? No, research shows.
Studies of mass shooters find a fraction have mental health issues, and there's little to no evidence for a link to video games.
- Aug 5, 2019
Trump’s presidency may be making Latinos sick
The risk of premature birth increased among Latina women after the election, a new study found. Beyond pregnancies, other studies have found increased fear, anxiety and anger among Latino youth since President Trump’s election.
- Jul 19, 2019