Utah becomes 19th state to ban LGBTQ conversion therapy

nktwentythree/iStock(SALT LAKE CITY) -- Utah officially banned the controversial practice of conversion therapy on minors this week, ending a long battle between local LGBTQ activists and religious groups. The ruling, which went into effect Tuesday, outlaws the discredited practice... Read More.

New York City set to ban flavored e-cigarettes

anchooalex/iStock(NEW YORK) -- The New York City Council is expected to approve a ban on flavored e-cigarettes when it votes on the issue next Tuesday.The impending ban, which 30 of the council's 51 members have signed onto as co-sponsors,... Read More.