Obstetrics & gynaecology
Doctors' group expands definition of 'infertility'
A new, more inclusive definition of infertility has been crafted by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
Oct 25, 2023
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Health
Adolescents and young adults open to discussing sexual identity and gender identity with doctors, research finds
Teenagers and young adults are fairly open to the idea of talking with their doctors and nurses about their sexual orientation and gender identity, and are okay being asked through various methods, whether on paper, electronically, ...
Oct 20, 2023
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Cardiology
Evidence on higher rates of diabetes unclear in trans people, but data on higher rates of heart disease are clear
The latest data on the metabolic problems faced by trans people are presented at a session at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (Hamburg 2–6 October). While evidence on increased ...
Oct 5, 2023
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Health
Can masculine marketing convince more men to eat vegan?
Eating more plant-based meals is better for our health and better for the planet. But cultural preferences are significant barriers to reducing meat consumption—especially for men, who are underrepresented among vegans ...
Oct 5, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Bogus, harmful 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ people still prevalent, study finds
In the United States, "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ people has been widely condemned by major medical associations. Not only that, nearly half of the country has now banned the practice for minors.
Oct 5, 2023
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Medical economics
Sexual, gender minorities with chronic skin diseases more likely to face barriers to care
Sexual and gender-minority (SGM) patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases (CISDs) are more likely to experience cost and noncost barriers to care, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in JAMA Dermatology.
Oct 3, 2023
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Health
The effects of sexual orientation on sexual function and distress presented
In recent years, there has been debate around the topic of who is happier, healthier, and more satisfied sexually—traditional heterosexual or sexual minority women.
Sep 27, 2023
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Medical research
Researchers describe clinical experiences of transgender people, recommend new strategies
Many transgender people experience mistreatment in health care encounters, which can include harassment, assault and denial of care. A new paper published in the September/October 2023 issue of Annals of Family Medicine describes ...
Sep 25, 2023
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Health informatics
Research empirically shows structural discrimination negatively impacts LGB youth and adults
In a new, first-of-its-kind study published in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence, University of Delaware Assistant Professor Eric K. Layland and co-authors Richard Bränström of the Karolinska Institutet, and Gabriel ...
Sep 13, 2023
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Medical research
British sex lives revealed in new study
A new study titled "The relationship between age and sex partner counts during the mpox outbreak in the UK, 2022" and published in the journal PLOS ONE shows the number of sexual partners we have changes as we age—and there ...
Sep 8, 2023
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