England and Wales Cricket Board confirms transgender women no longer able to take part in female competitions | Cricket News

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that transgender women will no longer be permitted to take part in female competitions at all levels with immediate effect. The change in policy follows the law announced by the UK Supreme Court on April 16, unanimously ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex … Read more

Concern after HHS report advocates for therapy for trans kids over gender-affirming care

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released what it called a “comprehensive review” of transgender care for children and teens on Thursday, calling for broader use of psychotherapy for young people with gender dysphoria rather than gender-affirming care. The more than 400-page document details alleged harms from medical interventions for youth, including the … Read more

9/11 health care program restores cancer treatment certifications amid weeks of uncertainty

The World Trade Center Health Program is once again certifying illnesses linked to the 9/11 terrorist attacks after a chaotic few weeks that left some cancer patients, including first responders, without access to treatment. Certification is the process by which the federal program confirms that a 9/11-related illnesses qualify for treatment or compensation. Dr. John … Read more

As health program stalls and certifications stop, some critically ill 9/11 responders are left without care

A 9/11 responder with life-threatening pancreatic cancer was told this week that he couldn’t start chemotherapy. Two others with new cancer diagnoses were also denied treatment, according to Dr. David Prezant, chief medical officer of the New York City Fire Department and director of its World Trade Center Health Program. “We postponed chemotherapy for a … Read more