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How gay people are using kratom to improve their lives

How gay people are using kratom to improve their lives

  • by SPONSORED CONTENT | Advertising Department
  • Aug 4, 2020

Gay people suffer from depression, anxiety disorders, loneliness, and panic attacks. This is why they run towards herbs because they have always had a strong impact on people's lives. Keep in mind; kratom has no proven health benefits for the human body,

SOGI data on COVID-19 patients must now be reported, California says

SOGI data on COVID-19 patients must now be reported, California says

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 28, 2020

California will now be requiring health care providers and local health departments to report data on the sexual orientation and gender identity of COVID-19 patients, according to a July 28 news release.

Thanks to matching offer from anonymous donor, Bay Area Reporter extends fundraising appeal

Thanks to matching offer from anonymous donor, Bay Area Reporter extends fundraising appeal

  • by Michael Yamashita
  • May 1, 2020

Thank you very much, it has been both humbling and encouraging receiving your generous support when so many are also in need of help. So far, we have raised just over $25,000 and are just 15% away from reaching our goal of $30,000.

You can help support the Bay Area Reporter fundraising campaign

You can help support the Bay Area Reporter fundraising campaign

  • by Michael Yamashita
  • Apr 15, 2020

San Francisco is one of 11 US cities that is fortunate to have a legacy LGBT publication by us, for us, and about us. Help preserve the BAR as an historic and important community institution for the future.

Online Extra: Study: HIV drug not much help for coronavirus

Online Extra: Study: HIV drug not much help for coronavirus

  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Mar 19, 2020

The HIV protease inhibitor combo Kaletra (lopinavir/ritonavir) appears no more effective than standard supportive care for people with the new coronavirus, according to the results from one of the first clinical trials of the drug.

Online Extra: Positive coronavirus cases in SF reach 70

Online Extra: Positive coronavirus cases in SF reach 70

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 19, 2020

The number of people who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in San Francisco reached 70 as of March 19, according to the Department of Public Health.

Online Extra: Coronavirus vaccine trial starts in Seattle

Online Extra: Coronavirus vaccine trial starts in Seattle

  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Mar 19, 2020

Researchers are now testing the first vaccine for the new coronavirus, the National Institutes of Health announced March 16.

Editorial: Virus' impacts affect LGBTQs

Editorial: Virus' impacts affect LGBTQs

  • by BAR Editorial Board
  • Mar 18, 2020

Everyone must comply with the unprecedented shelter-in-place order announced by mayors, county health officers, and other officials even though it will significantly alter daily life, put many out of work, and increase economic hardship on small business.

Amid coronavirus outbreak, LGBT seniors self isolate

Amid coronavirus outbreak, LGBT seniors self isolate

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 18, 2020

Even before San Francisco officials issued a stay-at-home order Monday, Bill Longen had decided to sequester himself in his apartment as much as possible due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Online Extra: Groups, venues cancel or postpone events due to coronavirus

Online Extra: Groups, venues cancel or postpone events due to coronavirus

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Mar 13, 2020

This list is regularly updated. LGBT nonprofits, businesses, religious institutions, and others are taking action related to the spread of coronavirus. Some are canceling events in the short term or making other changes.

BESTIES 2020: The LGBTQ Best of the Bay publishes April 2

BESTIES 2020: The LGBTQ Best of the Bay publishes April 2

  • by Advertising Department
  • Mar 11, 2020

Attention business owners and marketers! America's longest continuously-published and highest weekly circulation LGBTQ newspaper proudly presents BESTIES 2020: The LGBTQ Best of the Bay

Coronavirus raises concerns for people with HIV

Coronavirus raises concerns for people with HIV

  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Mar 11, 2020

With much still to be learned about the new coronavirus, experts are offering recommendations for people at higher risk for severe complications and making provisions for vulnerable populations.

Online Extra: 2 coronavirus cases reported in SF; state declares emergency

Online Extra: 2 coronavirus cases reported in SF; state declares emergency

  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Mar 5, 2020

Two San Francisco residents with no history of recent travel have been diagnosed with the new coronavirus, Mayor London Breed announced at a news briefing Thursday, March 5.

Study: Gay, bi men have higher skin cancer rate

Study: Gay, bi men have higher skin cancer rate

  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Feb 26, 2020

Gay and bisexual men are more likely to develop skin cancer than heterosexual men, according to a recent study.