Psychology & Psychiatry
Diet, exercise can improve teens' mental health
Depression and anxiety have been increasing among teenagers worldwide for many years, and the COVID-19 global pandemic only exacerbated the problem.
Nov 11, 2021
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News tagged with trans people
HIV & AIDS
Self-testing trebles HIV testing rate amongst trans people in randomised trial
HIV self-testing could reduce the time between HIV infection and HIV diagnosis amongst trans people when compared to standard testing services, suggests new research in EClinicalMedicine.
Feb 11, 2021
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Health
Study finds Oregon's gender-affirming health care looks good on paper, but still lacking in practice
While Oregon ranks highly nationwide for its gender-affirming policies and health care for transgender women, many of those polices are not fully realized in practice, a recent study from Oregon State University found.
Jun 18, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Clinicians and autistic transgender youth partner to create first community-built care model
The first ever set of specific recommendations to support transgender autistic young people was co-created by these youth and their families working hand-in-hand with clinical experts. The resulting model offers clinicians ...
May 7, 2020
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Health
Pakistan starts heath cards for trans people to improve care
Pakistan began issuing special health ID cards for transgender people on Tuesday as way to lessen health care discrimination.
Dec 31, 2019
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Health
Researchers make recommendations to improve health of LGBTQ communities
Trans people do not have access to adequate and inclusive medical care. Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men face discriminatory policies when donating blood. When measuring homelessness, researchers cannot determine ...
Jul 10, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Study shows increased risk of breast cancer in transgender women
Transgender women (male sex assigned at birth, female gender identity) using hormone treatment show an increased risk of breast cancer compared with the general male population, finds a large Dutch study published by The ...
May 14, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Trans people accessing acute mental health care more likely to experience marginalization
Transgender individuals who access acute mental health care are more likely to experience marginalization, present with mood disorders and are twice more likely to be diagnosed with personality disorders than the general ...
Dec 8, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Research shows one size doesn't fit all for cervical screening in the trans and non-binary community
The soft thud as once every few years a cervical screening invite lands on the doormat.
May 18, 2021
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Medical research
Doctors treating trans youth grapple with uncertainty, lack of training
Last month, the Arkansas Senate passed legislation prohibiting medical providers from offering gender-affirming hormones or surgeries to trans youth.
May 12, 2021
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