Some lab techs refuse to take blood from possible monkeypox patients, raising concerns about stigma and testing delays

Many technicians at Labcorp and Quest Diagnostics, two of the largest commercial labs in the US, have been refusing to draw blood from patients who might have monkeypox, CNN has learned.
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Research needed on family-based stigma against LGBTQ youth

(Reuters Health) – Although family relationships play a crucial role in the wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) adolescents, few programs tackle stigma and discrimination within families, in part because of a lack of evidence on what works, researchers say.


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Actress fights bipolar disorder stigma with comedy

Victoria Maxwell had her first psychotic episode, ironically enough, after attending a meditation retreat.



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