Tories stress need for children to have "male role models"
The Shadow Secretary of State for Health has called for the government to assert the need for a child to have a male role model. Andrew Lansley was speaking in the House of Commons.
Human fertilisation bill passes first Commons test
MPs have voted in favour of a major update to human embryology laws despite opposition from religious MPs.
Police warn clubbers after ecstasy death
A man in his thirties has died after taking what is believed to be ecstasy. He collapsed at the Fridge nightclub in Brixton at 4.30am on Sunday. When an ambulance arrived two men had collapsed.
Conference will tackle LGBT mental health outcomes
A national conference on mental health and well-being for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people will be held in Nottingham later this month.
Belgian surgeons to perform Cuba's gender reassignment operations
The head of Cuba's National Centre for Sexual Education, Mariela Castro, has revealed that 30 gender reassignment operations have been approved. She told AFP "we're getting ready a team of surgeons from Belgium" to perform the procedures.
We don't want gay blood, says Polish MP saved by transfusion
Poland's Blood Donation Centre is considering a ban on blood donations from gay men. Doctors at the centre said they are not prejudiced, but think the ban will reduce the risk of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis.
AIDS charity wants compulsory sex education about condom use
The National AIDS Trust has released a new survey that found 49% of British people do not always use a condom with a new sexual partner.
How will the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill benefit lesbians?
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill aims to make it easier for lesbian couples to access NHS fertilisation services and ensure that a lesbian or gay couple can become the legal parents of their children.
MPs will discuss lesbian equality measure today
MPs will consider measures that ensure equality for lesbians when accessing fertility treatments this afternoon. The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill also allows for the creation of animal-human embryos.
60 years of the NHS celebrated at Pride London
A special float bringing together the Gay & Lesbian Association of Doctors and Dentists, the Royal College of Nursing and the Dept of Health LGBT Staff Group will celebrate 60 years of LGBT contribution to the NHS.
New face-to-face sexual health service launched in London
Gay men who would like to discuss sexual health questions in person will be able to do so today with the launch of a new service. Terrence Higgins Trust is also launching a phone service.
Nurses speak up for gay teenagers
The Royal College of Nursing's annual Congress has overwhelmingly passed a motion in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans young people. More than 95% of delegates yesterday supported the call for the RCN Council to "develop and promote best practice."
Stonewall Housing releases booklet to help LGBT domestic violence victims
Stonewall housing are releasing a booklet to help members of the LGBT community who suffer from domestic violence.
Report reveals disturbing divide in treatment of transexuals in the EU
The International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA)-Europe and TransGender Europe have published a comprehensive report on the experiences of health care by transgender people in European Union.
Scientists discover protein that may help halt the spread of HIV
Scientists have discovered an HIV Aids treatment that may help sufferers avoid the problem of drug resistance.
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