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

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

Sexual orientation affects cancer survivorship

Gay men have a higher prevalence of cancer compared with heterosexual men, and lesbian and bisexual female cancer survivors report lower levels of health than heterosexual female cancer survivors. Those are the conclusions ...

Cancer created May 09, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Love matters: Internet hookups for men don't always mean unsafe sex

If a gay or bisexual man seeks sex or dating online, the type of partner or relationship he wants is a good indicator of whether he'll engage in safe sex, a new study suggests.

HIV & AIDS created May 23, 2011 | 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

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

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

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

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

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