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Canada lifts ban on gay men donating blood

Canadian health authorities lifted Wednesday what was effectively a ban on gay men giving blood, announcing new rules making men who have not had sex with men in the past five years eligible.

HIV & AIDS created 7 hours ago | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

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 created Jan 04, 2013 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (8) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

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 created Apr 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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 created Sep 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

'Gaydar' automatic and more accurate for women's faces, psychologists find

After seeing faces for less than a blink of an eye, college students have accuracy greater than mere chance in judging others' sexual orientation. Their "gaydar" persisted even when they saw the photos upside-down, and gay ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

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 created Feb 04, 2013 | popularity 1.3 / 5 (3) | comments 5

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 created Mar 26, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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 created Feb 20, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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. ...

Health created Dec 15, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

US health advisors mull AIDS prevention pill (Update)

US health advisers on Thursday urged regulators to approve Truvada, made by Gilead Sciences, as the first preventive pill against HIV/AIDS instead of just a treatment for infected people.

HIV & AIDS created May 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Black gay men are more affected by AIDS than any population in the developed world

Today, the Black AIDS Institute released its latest report, Back of the Line: The State of AIDS Among Black Gay Men in America. The landmark report highlights alarming data that show disproportionately high rates of HIV infections ...

HIV & AIDS created Jul 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New study finds gay and bisexual men have varied sexual repertoires

A new study by researchers at Indiana University and George Mason University found the sexual repertoire of gay men surprisingly diverse, suggesting that a broader, less disease-focused perspective might be warranted by public ...

Health created Oct 18, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

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 created Jul 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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 created Nov 20, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 5

Study suggests sexual orientation unconsciously affects our impressions of others

(Medical Xpress) -- Studies by psychologists at the University of Toronto reveal that when it comes to white men, being straight may make you more likable but in the case of black men, gays have a likeability edge.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 02, 2011 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 1