News tagged with gay men
Latest HIV vaccine doesn't work; govt halts study (Update)
The latest bad news in the hunt for an AIDS vaccine: The government halted a large U.S. study on Thursday, saying the experimental shots are not preventing HIV infection.
HIV & AIDS
Apr 25, 2013 |
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Calif. man diagnosed with meningitis is brain dead
(AP)—A 33-year-old West Hollywood man who felt sickened by bacterial meningitis earlier this week has been declared brain dead amid warnings to sexually active gay men about the deadly strain of illness, officials said.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 13, 2013 |
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Sexual agreements among gay couples show promise for HIV prevention
The majority of gay men in relationships say they establish a "sexual agreement" with their partner, primarily to prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, according to a University of Michigan study.
HIV & AIDS
Mar 26, 2013 |
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Trustworthy mating advice deepens bond between straight women and gay men
Why do straight women and gay men form close relationships with one another? A new psychology study from The University of Texas at Austin suggests the glue that cements these unique relationships is honest, unbiased relationship ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 20, 2013 |
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Study finds incentive price for reducing HIV risk in Mexico
Studies have found that conditional cash transfer programs, in which governments pay citizens if they consistently practice societally beneficial behaviors, have improved pediatric health care and education ...
HIV & AIDS
Feb 04, 2013 |
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For most bullied gay kids, things do 'get better,' study finds
(HealthDay)—Many gay and bisexual teenagers are bullied in school, but the problem does ease substantially as they get older, a new study out of England suggests.
Pediatrics
Feb 04, 2013 |
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Pronunciation of 's' sounds impacts perception of gender, researcher finds
(Medical Xpress)—A person's style of speech—not just the pitch of his or her voice—may help determine whether the listener perceives the speaker to be male or female, according to a University of Colorado Boulder researcher ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 04, 2013 |
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Caution still advised despite ever-improving HIV drugs
Combination therapies for AIDS are becoming increasingly effective, but they cannot protect against other sexually transmitted illnesses. It is unsafe for patients taking antiretroviral drugs to stop using ...
HIV & AIDS
Nov 30, 2012 |
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Homophobia in sport: Sporting identity, authoritarian aggression, and social dominance
Homophobia exists in many areas of life. It also seems to be particularly entrenched in sport, exercise and physical education (PE) settings of all kinds. But why is this the case?
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 20, 2012 |
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Report cites urgent need for revision of HIV prevention practices
Trends in the sexual practices of gay men in Australia show that HIV prevention remains firmly embedded in gay communities. However, to curb the epidemic and start driving down numbers of new infections, ...
HIV & AIDS
Oct 17, 2012 |
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Prejudice can cause depression at the societal, interpersonal, and intrapersonal levels
Although depression and prejudice traditionally fall into different areas of study and treatment, a new article suggests that many cases of depression may be caused by prejudice from the self or from another person. In an ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 18, 2012 |
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Black gay and bisexual men at greater risk for HIV infection than white counterparts
(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers at ICAP’s Harlem Prevention Center joined the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) today to announce study results that showed disturbing rates of new HIV infections occurring ...
HIV & AIDS
Jul 30, 2012 |
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Study finds gaps in services for heterosexual men with HIV
Heterosexual men make up a small but growing number of people infected with HIV in Canada. Yet a new study has found that many of them feel existing HIV-related programs and services don't meet their needs and are geared ...
HIV & AIDS
Jul 27, 2012 |
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HPTN study finds greatly elevated HIV infection rates among young black MSM in the US
Study results released today by the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) show disturbing rates of new HIV infections occurring among black gay and bisexual men in the U.S. (also known as men who have sex with men, or MSM), ...
HIV & AIDS
Jul 23, 2012 |
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For gay couples, condom decision-making and condom use varies by race
Black gay couples tend to practice safe sex but don't talk about it, while white gay couples discuss safety but are less likely to use condoms, according to new findings presented at the 19th International AIDS Conference.
HIV & AIDS
Jul 22, 2012 |
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