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For the first time, the census will ask your sexual orientation. My new study shows why it matters

Are you straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual or another sexual orientation? The census wants to know. Here’s why.

03.08.2026 20

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Karinna Saxby

Funding surgery and hormones for trans people can save Medicare millions: new research

Until now, we haven’t had research that tracks how accessing hormones or surgeries affects how much trans people use mental health services and...

11.02.2026 80

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Karinna Saxby

Just $7 extra per person could prevent 300 suicides a year. Here’s exactly where to spend it

A modest increase in health funding is all that’s needed to save lives. That’s a big impact for the price of a fancy coffee.

06.07.2025 20

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Karinna Saxby