Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is devoting a hearing to a topic that affects millions but is poorly understood and widely ignored, including when it comes to federal research money.
A new federal report highlights financial incentives behind pediatric gender transition procedures, sparking calls for investigations into potential fraud and unethical practices.
A federal report has highlighted how financial incentives drove childhood gender transition procedures under Biden. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) report argues that hospitals promoted gender transition procedures for children under Biden -era policies that created financial incentives to promote transgenderism, creating “captive patients” requiring lifelong medical care. DETAIL: The report published last week, titled ‘Wolves in White Coats,’ noted that hospitals have billed nearly $120 million for childhood gender transition procedures since 2019 and highlighted how the former Biden regime expanded federal nondiscrimination protections to gender identity, while claiming falsely…Open
The military plans to start screening service members for low testosterone, and social media is overflowing with claims about testosterone therapy. But who actually needs it?
For years doctors advised women against hormone therapy for women in the menopausal transition. Now everyone's talking about how great it is. Is it really a wonder drug that women should all be on?
On Monday, Planned Parenthood posted a graphic reading "Abortion is gender-affirming care" with the caption: "Reproductive freedom means every person gets to decide what’s right for their own body. No exceptions."
Planned Parenthood is now describing abortion as “gender-affirming care ,” as it pivots heavily into providing transgender-related services alongside its foundational focus on aborting babies. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Planned Parenthood described abortion as “gender-affirming care” in a recent social media post. DETAIL: On Monday, Planned Parenthood posted a graphic reading “Abortion is gender-affirming care” with the caption: “Reproductive freedom means every person gets to decide what’s right for their own body. No exceptions.” This follows a sharp rise in demand for Planned Parenthood’s transgender-related services alongside its traditional focus on aborting babies. Planned Parenthood Alaska, Great Northwest,…Open
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revised its labeling for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to encourage its use among men with testosterone deficiencies.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revised its labeling for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to address declining testosterone levels in men . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - DETAIL: TRT has been linked to improvements in energy, libido, vitality, and lean muscle mass. TRT can also be used to address issues linked to declining testosterone levels, such as obesity, depression, and mental health challenges. “We convened an expert panel on testosterone replacement in men… That was kind of the genesis for this labeling change. If you had to look at one value in blood test for men, in my opinion, look at one value that would predict the longevity, the vitality, the lifespan, and the healthy life span of men, testosterone would…Open
A lawsuit accuses WPATH of making deceptive claims about transgender medical "treatments" for minors, minimizing the ethical and safety risks of such interventions.
A lawsuit accuses WPATH of making deceptive claims about transgender medical “treatments” for minors, minimizing the ethical and safety risks of such interventions. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC ) and four Republican-led states have filed a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), alleging the organization misled parents and doctors about the safety and effectiveness of transgender “treatments” for minors . The suit claims WPATH made deceptive assertions regarding puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries while failing to adequately disclose risks. DETAIL: The complaint alleges the group removed age-based recommendations from its standards of…Open
Women who can’t take hormone therapy because of breast cancer or other diseases say they are deeply frustrated.
Women who can’t take hormone therapy because of breast cancer or other diseases say they are deeply frustrated.
The Cleveland Clinic has entered into a settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ), pledging not to perform transgender procedures on minors. The agreements, made in coordination between the DOJ and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, also include a landmark commitment of $2 million to provide care for detransitioners. This settlement is part of the […]