News tagged with gay marriage
US pediatricians back gay marriage, cite research (Update)
(AP)—The most influential U.S. pediatrician's group says gays should be allowed to marry to help ensure the health and well-being of their children.
Health
Mar 21, 2013 |
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Same-sex cohabitors less healthy than those in heterosexual marriages, study finds
Same-sex couples that live together report worse health than people of the same socioeconomic status who are in heterosexual marriages, according to a national study that could have implications for the gay ...
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Feb 27, 2013 |
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Legal unions, including marriage, boost mental health for gay people, study finds
(HealthDay)—As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to enter the debate about gay marriage, a new study suggests that being in a legally recognized relationship of any kind may reduce feelings of nervousness, ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 13, 2012 |
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Pot, gay marriage, assisted suicide on US ballots
(AP)—Voters in some U.S. states will get a chance on Election Day to decide intriguing topics that President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney have ignored, including death penalty repeal, marijuana ...
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Oct 30, 2012 |
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New research examines health behavior in long-term relationships
Women bear the brunt of being the health police in heterosexual marriages, but gay and lesbian couples are more likely to mutually influence each other's health habits for better or for worse. The findings are reported ...
Health
Jun 11, 2012 |
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Same-sex marriage laws reduce doctor visits and health care costs for gay men
Gay men are able to lead healthier, less stress-filled lives when states offer legal protections to same-sex couples, according to a new study examining the effects of the legalization of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts. ...
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Dec 15, 2011 |
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