GPs to Specialise in Gender Medicine Under NHS Plans
NHS England plans to train GPs as gender medicine specialists to prescribe hormones, aiming to cut huge waiting lists. New rules also raise referral age to 18.
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NHS gender clinic review finds 15-year waits, no outcomes data
A damning NHS review reveals adult gender clinics in England have no outcomes data, making safety impossible to judge. Waiting times could hit 15 years. Read the full report.
Trump Administration Bans Transgender Care for Minors
The US Department of Health unveils rules to cut funding for gender-affirming care for children. Read the latest on this major policy shift and its wide-ranging implications.
RFK Jr. Proposes Ban on Child Gender-Affirming Care
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces plans to cut children's access to gender treatments, labelling it 'malpractice'. Discover the potential impact on Medicaid and disability status.
US Proposes Ban on Transgender Care for Children
The Trump administration proposes rules to cut federal funding for hospitals providing gender-affirming care to minors, contradicting major medical bodies. Learn the details and potential impact.
Congress votes on first national gender-affirming care bans
US health workers condemn House bills aiming to criminalise gender-affirming care for minors, warning they will 'hurt people' and increase suicide risk. Read the latest.
Irish marriage annulled over undisclosed gender transition
A judge in Ireland has voided a marriage, ruling the husband's consent was invalid as he was unaware his spouse intended to transition. Discover the legal precedent and its UK implications.
Leadership professor defends 'mansplaining' term
A professor of leadership argues the term 'mansplaining' is still relevant, citing research on gender bias and authority. Read the full debate and share your views.
Transgender patient sues over alleged surgical team discrimination
Jennifer Capasso, 42, alleges Memorial Sloan Kettering staff mocked her and changed her records. Her secret recording forms the basis of a New York lawsuit. Read the full story.
Transgender Tycoon Drops NHS Negligence Case
Samantha Kane, who underwent gender reassignment surgery in Serbia, has dropped her £162k case against the NHS after being satisfied with patient safety improvements.
NHS puberty blocker trial questions children on identity
A new £10.7m NHS clinical trial will ask participants as young as 12 if they identify as 'two spirit', amid criticism from gender-critical health practitioners. Read the full details.
Women Test LinkedIn Algorithm for Gender Bias
Female professionals report dramatic visibility increases when presenting as male on LinkedIn, raising serious questions about algorithmic bias in professional networking.
Starmer: Women in politics face more abuse than men
PM Keir Starmer agrees Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces sexist criticism ahead of Budget. Read about the gender bias debate in Westminster and Angela Rayner's potential return.
NHS puberty blocker trial for children approved
Controversial NHS trial will study effects of puberty blockers on children's brains. Professor Emily Simonoff says she's 'very proud' to lead landmark research amid legal threats.
Women See 1600% LinkedIn Boost Pretending to be Men
A collective social experiment finds women dramatically increase LinkedIn visibility by switching gender to male and using 'bro-coded' language. Discover the startling results.
Women See 1600% LinkedIn Boost Pretending to Be Men
A viral social experiment reveals women gain dramatically higher LinkedIn visibility by adopting male profiles and 'bro-coded' language. Discover the startling algorithm bias evidence.
NZ Bans New Puberty Blocker Prescriptions
New Zealand halts new puberty blocker prescriptions for transgender youth, citing insufficient evidence. Critics warn of devastating mental health impacts. Read the full story.
Gender Bias in Science Study Overturned by New Findings
A pivotal 2012 study on gender bias in science hiring has been contradicted by a major replication. Discover how the new findings challenge established narratives on women in STEM.
Transgender patients recorded as female for male NHS issues
Exclusive NHS data reveals over 500 transgender patients were recorded as female for conditions like enlarged prostates. Experts warn this poses serious clinical risks. Read the full investigation.
For-Profit Prison Healthcare: Profits Over Patients Exposed
A groundbreaking Guardian investigation reveals how corporate healthcare providers are prioritising profits over prisoner welfare, leading to devastating consequences and systemic failures.
Hundreds of under-10s referred to gender services
Exclusive NHS data shows nearly 600 children aged nine and under have been referred to gender identity services, with medical professionals raising serious concerns about the implications for vulnerable young people.
NHS recruits thousands of Australian healthcare staff
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
BBC staff refuse gender stories in censorship row
Explosive revelations expose how BBC staff are refusing to cover gender-critical stories, leading to accusations of institutional bias and calls for Tim Davie's resignation over the corporation's editorial integrity.
Mother: Daughter got puberty blockers after 2 appointments
A concerned mother shares her heartbreaking story about her teenage daughter being prescribed puberty blockers following brief NHS appointments, raising serious questions about youth gender care protocols.
STEM careers still perceived as 'boys' clubs'
New research reveals persistent gender stereotypes in STEM fields, with careers in science and technology still perceived as masculine domains, creating barriers for girls and women.
Google's AI Accused of Anti-Conservative Bias by Senator
US Senator Marsha Blackburn launches scathing attack on Google's new Gemma AI, claiming it demonstrates systematic anti-Republican bias and demands Congressional investigation into tech censorship.
Google's AI Faces Bias Accusations From Senator
Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn accuses Google's Gemma AI of displaying 'woke' bias, sparking fresh debate about political neutrality in artificial intelligence systems.
Pakistan's period tax challenged in landmark legal case
A groundbreaking legal battle in Pakistan sees a determined young lawyer taking on the government over controversial taxes on menstrual products, fighting for gender equality and essential healthcare access.
Queensland reinstates puberty blocker ban - fight continues
After successfully overturning Queensland's controversial puberty blocker ban, a determined woman faces renewed battle as the LNP government reinstates the legislation, sparking fresh debates over transgender healthcare rights in Australia.
New EHRC Gender Guidance: Business Compliance Explained
The Equality and Human Rights Commission releases crucial new guidance helping businesses navigate sex and gender equality laws in the workplace and service provision.
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