Psychology & Psychiatry
Childhood trauma linked to distrust of health care professionals
Our health, well-being and behavior are shaped by our childhood experiences.
Jun 27, 2024
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News tagged with sexual health
Medications
Pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV is available—why are so many at-risk individuals ending up HIV positive?
In a far-reaching effort to understand the factors contributing to HIV transmission among sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals and improve HIV prevention strategies, a team of scientists at the CUNY Graduate School ...
Jun 27, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Survey finds many have misconceptions about sexually transmitted infection risk
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise in the U.S., including an 80% increase in syphilis over a five-year period, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A new national survey by The ...
Jun 26, 2024
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Health
Hope for men affected by 'overlooked' sexual issue
It is hoped new research will assist clinicians in helping millions of men who suffer from an overlooked sexual complaint, despite no medications approved by regulators in the UK currently being available.
Jun 26, 2024
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Health
Is andropause the same as 'male menopause,' and should men worry?
Thanks to information surrounding the menopause, almost everyone knows something about how age affects hormone levels—in women.
Jun 24, 2024
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Health
Body image and overall health found important to the sexual health of older gay men, according to new studies
According to a National Poll on Healthy Aging, 93% of people in the U.S. between 50–80 years old report experiencing at least one form of ageism from other people. Internalized ageism is when a person believes ageist ideas ...
Jun 21, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Q&A: Promoting a sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ people may lessen health issues
June is Pride Month, an excellent occasion to celebrate and reflect on the many strides the LGBTQ+ community has made in American society in recent decades.
Jun 21, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Among cancer survivors, LGBTQ+ individuals report higher prevalence of chronic health conditions, disabilities
Cancer survivors who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or anything other than straight and cisgender (LGBTQ+) experience more chronic health conditions, disabilities, and other physical and cognitive ...
Jun 20, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Philly has highest STI rates in the country: Improving sex ed in schools and access to at-home testing could lower rates
Philadelphia ranks No. 1 among U.S. cities for new sexually transmitted infections—STIs—according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Jun 19, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Predicting problematic pornography use
Using pornography compulsively; using it to cope with negative emotions; being disturbed by one's own choice of pornographic material; feeling ashamed of using pornography—according to a new international study led by Beáta ...
Jun 19, 2024
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