Sexual Orientation

Challenging gender norms in sport can lead to overdoing them in intimate relationships Women who compete in martial arts and combat sports challenge gender norms in their profession but often embrace them wholeheartedly and even overdo…

FINDINGS Untreated HIV infection is linked with epigenetic changes that suggest rapid aging. A new study by UCLA researchers shows that antiretroviral therapy given over two years was unable to completely restore age-appropriate…

In a new commentary piece, co-authors from Lehigh University and Ohio State University assert that LGBTQ+ campus centers play an essential role in fostering the health, well-being and academic achievement of LGBTQ+ students and urge…

HOUSTON - (Oct. 15, 2020) - Education has long been linked to health -- the more schooling people have, the healthier they are likely to be. But a new study from Rice University sociologists found that the health benefits of a good…

Protective factors, such as support from friends, family, and the community, appeared to mitigate the negative impact of discrimination and stigma A University of Waikato study has found that transgender people who have experienced stigma,…

Cancer and its treatment can impact an individual's ability to work, and employment disruptions can lead to financial hardships. A new study indicates that women who were diagnosed with cancer as adolescents or young adults can be…

Study is the first to compare same- and different-sex couples' social networks and daily interactions with one another Same-gender couples have higher-quality interactions with one another than heterosexual couples in Southern California,…

What The Study Did: Survey data were used to examine the association between sexual orientation (exclusively heterosexual, mostly heterosexual, lesbian, gay or bisexual) and migraine. Authors: Jason M. Nagata, M.D., M.Sc., of the…

Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) individuals report higher rates of medical, non-medical, and illegal stimulant use compared to heterosexuals, mirroring patterns seen in other substance use. The study by Columbia University Mailman School…

New research suggests that Black women experience longer waits for treatment initiation than white women after a breast cancer diagnosis, and their duration of treatment is prolonged. The findings are published early online in Cancer, a…

Relationships between smoking, substance use and mental health suggest a need for holistic treatment, according to Rutgers study Cigarette smoking is associated with frequent substance use and poor behavioral and physical health in sexual…

PHILADELPHIA (September 8, 2020) - HIV prevention remains a public health priority in the United States. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a drug regimen recommended for individuals who have engaged in behaviors that place them at…

University of Illinois professor Ghassan Moussawi examines the daily survival strategies of Beirut's LGBTQ residents in his new book 'Disruptive Situations: Fractal Orientalism and Queer Strategies in Beirut'Credit: Courtesy Ghassan…

A new analysis published in Public Administration found that student graduation rates improve as more faculty employed by a college or university share sex and race/ethnic identities with students. The analysis focuses on the concept of…

Credit: Photo by Fred Zwicky CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- While many academic institutions are searching for ways to prevent sexual assault and sexual coercion among their faculty members, staff and students, they are failing to address the…

Credit: Teiksma Buseva Employers in Sweden more often reject job applications from transgender people - especially in male-dominated occupations. Moreover, transgender people face discrimination from two different grounds for…

New research suggests that although sociodemographic factors have been associated with poor outcomes for patients treated for testicular cancer, guideline-directed, expert care can help to address this issue. The findings are published…

A new study has found that HIV screening every three months compared to annually will improve clinical outcomes and be cost-effective among high-risk young men who have sex with men (YMSM) in the United States. The report, led by…

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 5, 2020 - Researchers at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and Promundo-US found that men who harbor more harmful attitudes about masculinity -- including beliefs about aggression and homophobia -- also tend…

In an analysis of women who started pregnancy when taking antidepressant medications, investigators identified three trajectories of antidepressant dispensing during pregnancy: more than half stopped their treatment, a quarter maintained…