Psychology & Psychiatry
Depression rates not budging for lesbian and gay teens
While fewer straight teens suffer depression than did two decades ago, the same cannot be said for lesbian, gay and bisexual teens.
Oct 22, 2019
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News tagged with sexual minority
Health
1 in 4 gay/lesbian high school students are homeless
Roughly 1 in 4 lesbian or gay teens and 15 percent of bisexual teens are homeless, versus 3 percent of exclusively heterosexual teens, finds a Children's Hospital Boston study of more than 6,300 Massachusetts public high ...
Jul 21, 2011
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Health
Bisexual men and women report poorer health than gays, lesbians and heterosexuals
Bisexual males and females report poorer health than gays, lesbians and heterosexuals, according to a new study from sociologists at Rice University.
Jun 30, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Nonconsensual porn is a growing threat among young adults, researchers find
One out of every 12 respondents in a nationwide survey say they have been victims of nonconsensual pornography.
Feb 22, 2019
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Health
Expectant lesbian couples see benefits in lower prenatal testosterone levels
Among lesbian couples expecting their first child, low prenatal testosterone levels predict a higher quality of nurturing behavior, according to a new University of Michigan study.
Aug 12, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Young men unaware of risks of HPV infection and need for HPV vaccination
Young sexual minority men—including those who are gay, bisexual, queer or straight-identified men who have sex with men—do not fully understand their risk for human papillomavirus (HPV) due to a lack of information from ...
Feb 11, 2020
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Overweight & Obesity
Study explores weight terminology that youth prefer, dislike
Many youth have a preference and dislike for terms of weight terminology, with differences seen across sex, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, and weight status, according to a study published online Nov. 21 in Pediatrics.
Nov 21, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Gay and bisexual men have higher rate of skin cancer
In the largest study of skin cancer rates among gay, lesbian or bisexual individuals, investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital report important differences in skin cancer prevalence among sexual minorities. Rates of ...
Feb 12, 2020
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HIV & AIDS
Women and HIV: A story of racial and ethnic health disparities
The history of women with HIV/AIDS in the United States is really a story of racial and ethnic health disparities.
Jul 3, 2013
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Health
Closing the gap between gay, heterosexual smokers
Gays and lesbians are more than twice as likely to use tobacco than heterosexuals, and University of Illinois at Chicago researchers have detailed how the disparity can be reduced.
Jul 11, 2017
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