Los adolescentes gays y lesbianas tienen el doble de probabilidades de padecer trastornos de atracón
VIERNES, 20 de Octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El estigma puede afectar a los adolescentes gays, lesbianas, y bisexuales, llevándolos a altas tasas de trastornos por atracón, dicen los investigadores.En comparación con sus compañeros no LGBTQ, los…
Learn MoreLesbian & Gay Teens Have Twice the Odds for Binge-Eating Disorders
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Stigma can take a toll on lesbian, gay and bisexual teens, leading to high rates of binge-eating disorders, researchers say.Compared to their non-LGBTQ peers, lesbian, gay and bisexual teens are more than t…
Learn MoreLa falsa y dañina “terapia de conversión” para personas LGBTQ sigue siendo prevalente, según un estudio
VIERNES, 6 de octubre de 2023 (Noticias HealthDay) — En los Estados Unidos, la “terapia de conversión” para personas LGBTQ ha sido ampliamente condenada por las principales asociaciones médicas. Además, casi la mitad del país ha prohibido la práctica…
Learn MoreBogus, Harmful ‘Conversion Therapy’ for LGBTQ People Still Prevalent, Study Finds
THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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.But a new …
Learn MoreSexual, Gender Minorities With Chronic Skin Diseases More Likely to Face Barriers to Care
TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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…
Learn MoreSexual Minority Birthing People Highly Engage in Obstetric Care
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sexual minority women are highly engaged in obstetric care, according to a study published online Aug. 2 in JAMA Psychiatry.Leiszle Lapping-Carr, Ph.D., from Northwestern University in Chicago, and colleagues…
Learn MorePrevalence of Atopic Diseases Increased in Sexually Diverse Individuals
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of atopic diseases, including atopic dermatitis, is increased in sexually diverse people, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual, according to a research letter published o…
Learn MoreAumentan las tasas de depresión entre los jóvenes de las minorías en los estados con leyes contra los LGBT
MIÉRCOLES, 5 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los jóvenes que son tanto LGBTQ+ como negros o hispanos y que viven en estados de EE. UU. con políticas discriminatorias son más propensos a tener depresión, en comparación con sus contrapartes en esta…
Learn MoreDepression Rates Rise for Minority Youth in States With Anti-LGBT Legislation
WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Youth who are both LGBTQ+ and either Black or Hispanic and live in U.S. states that have discriminatory policies are more likely to have depression than their counterparts in states that are more affirming t…
Learn MoreSexual Minorities Face Higher Risk for Suicide-Related Behaviors
THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Gay/lesbian and bisexual individuals are at heightened risk of suicide-related behavior events, according to a study published online June 7 in the The American Journal of Psychiatry.Antony Chum, Ph.D., from…
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