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10 August 2010
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Drivers license gender change easier for New Mexico’s transgender people

Checking “F” or “M” for gender designation on a driver’s license isn’t something most people think much about. But for transgender individuals who feel different from their biological sex, the discrepancy between what’s listed as their gender on identifying documents and their appearance can lead to unexpected problems.
For example, a …

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7 August 2010
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Children’s Hospital gives transgender tween new hope

Although born identical twins with matching DNA, Tom* and Ryan were two immensely different children. As toddlers, Tom entertained himself with toy trucks while Ryan fawned over his girl cousin’s Barbies and Little Mermaid dolls. Photo after photo of them at that age show Ryan with a t-shirt wrapped around …

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3 August 2010
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New Regulations Issued To Protect Individuals From Health Insurance Company Abuses

The Obama administration issued new regulations last week under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which will protect consumers against abuses from health insurance companies. These new regulations will enable people to appeal decisions made by their health insurance companies and provide them with resources to do so. The …

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3 February 2010
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Transgender Surgery is Deductible; Medical Coverage Coming

Joanne Herman: Transgender advocate and author of Transgender Explained For Those Who Are Not
Posted: February 3, 2010 12:52 PM
The United States Tax Court, in a decision reviewed by the full bench, has affirmed that medical treatments for Gender Identity Disorder (GID), including surgery and hormone therapy, are deductible medical expenses. …

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27 December 2009
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Calorie Restriction: Scientists Take Important Step Toward “Fountain of Youth”
ScienceDaily (Dec. 26, 2009) — Going back for a second dessert after your holiday meal might not be the best strategy for living a long, cancer-free life say researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. That’s because they’ve shown exactly …

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