Sexual 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…
Learn MoreMeningitis Cases Rising Among Gay Men With HIV
WEDNESDAY, June 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Meningococcal disease — which includes meningitis — appears to be on the rise among Americans infected with HIV, new research reveals.Researchers stress that the risk to any one person remains exceedingly…
Learn MoreSome Suicide-Related Outcomes Increased for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Groups
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Specific lesbian, gay, and bisexual groups have an increased risk for certain suicide-related outcomes, according to a study published online June 9 in Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology.Garrett K…
Learn MoreLas lesbianas y los gais sufren más problemas de salud mental y uso de drogas, según una encuesta
MIÉRCOLES, 14 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las lesbianas, los gais y los bisexuales experimentan más problemas de salud mental y uso de sustancias que sus pares heterosexuales, señalan unos investigadores. Según un nuevo informe del gobierno q…
Learn MoreLesbians, Gays Suffer More Mental Health Issues, Drug Use Problems: Survey
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Lesbians, gays and bisexuals are experiencing more mental health and substance use issues than their heterosexual peers, researchers say.According to a new government report released Tuesday, this includes …
Learn MoreMore Mpox Cases Reported as Health Officials Fear a Summer Resurgence
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. health officials are bracing for the possibility that mpox could surge again this summer as cases mount in several states.On Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 21 more…
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