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Released: 3-Nov-2022 3:25 PM EDT
Evidence Found for “Substantial” Monkeypox Transmission Before Symptoms Appear
BMJ

A UK study published by The BMJ today found evidence for “substantial” monkeypox transmission before symptoms appear or are detected (known as pre-symptomatic transmission).

Released: 26-Oct-2022 3:25 PM EDT
What predicts parents' desire for more children? And do heterosexual parents want more children than same-sex parents?
Reichman University

A new study by Dr. Geva Shenkman Lachberg and his colleagues explores the predictors of parents' desire for more children, and whether heterosexual parents want more children than same-sex parents.

Released: 25-Oct-2022 2:10 PM EDT
The latest news in Opioids, Drug Abuse, and Addiction
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Drugs and drug abuse channel.

11-Oct-2022 12:00 PM EDT
Opioid abuse decreases during pandemic, yet higher rates persist for sexual minorities
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Although opioid abuse in the U.S. is trending downward overall, it remains higher among non-heterosexuals than heterosexuals, according to an analysis of national survey data being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2022 annual meeting.

Released: 14-Oct-2022 11:05 AM EDT
Sexual and Gender Minorities Assigned Male at Birth Have Higher Odds of Partner Violence
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Intimate partner violence is chronic among young sexual and gender minorities assigned male at birth (YSGM-AMAB), with bisexual, transgender and lower-income people in this group having the highest likelihood of victimization, a Rutgers study has found.

Newswise: “Link” to the Past: Materials Bring to Light Pioneering Latina/o Lesbian and Gay Organization
Released: 11-Oct-2022 1:05 PM EDT
“Link” to the Past: Materials Bring to Light Pioneering Latina/o Lesbian and Gay Organization
American University

In 1987 in Washington, D.C., the Latina/o lesbian and gay organization ENLACE formed and fought discrimination, created a political base for its members, and promoted culture and history. As the earliest known Latina/o lesbian and gay group founded for residents and to address local issues in the city, ENLACE (“link” in English), blazed the trail for organizations that would follow.

Released: 11-Oct-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Study Backs Four-Step Plan for Detecting More Sexually Transmitted Infections
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers researchers provide a blueprint for finding more STIs and combatting rising infection numbers.

Released: 16-Sep-2022 9:30 AM EDT
Nephrology’s Ongoing Inclusion Initiatives Highlight Its Unwavering Support of the LGBTQ+ Communities
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

Washington, DC (September 16, 2022) —The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) is honored to announce its donation of $25,000 to the onePulse Foundation as a part of ASN’s pledge to bring its values to Florida. ASN encourages others to contribute to this campaign and support the Foundation’s mission to create and support a memorial that opens hearts, a museum that opens minds, educational programs that open eyes, and legacy scholarships that open doors.

Released: 15-Sep-2022 4:05 PM EDT
Gay men are two times more likely to have inflammatory bowel disease, according to new research
Case Western Reserve University

Gay men are more than twice as likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than heterosexual men when both populations engage in high-risk sexual activity, according to new research from the Digestive Health Research Institute at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (UH).

Released: 12-Sep-2022 12:05 AM EDT
The Academy of Eating Disorders (AED) Releases a Statement on Recent Overturning of Legislation Protecting Reproductive Rights in the United States
Academy for Eating Disorders (AED)

The Academy of Eating Disorders (AED) Releases a Statement on Recent Overturning of Legislation Protecting Reproductive Rights in the United States

Released: 9-Sep-2022 9:30 AM EDT
Intimate Partner Violence Among Some LBGT Couples Increased During Pandemic
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

More than 18 percent of previously abused participants in an online survey of LBGT residents in the United States reported increased instances of intimate partner violence during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Released: 8-Sep-2022 11:10 AM EDT
How can you explain the pain? Get the latest research on pain management in the Pain channel
Newswise

The latest research and expert commentary on pain management.

Released: 7-Sep-2022 11:05 AM EDT
Rutgers Study Indicates Who Faces Highest Risk of HPV Infection and Anal Cancer
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Previous sexually transmitted infections and more sexual partners predict new human papillomavirus (HPV) infections in men who have sex with men, other cisgender sexual minority men and transgender women, according to a Rutgers study.

Newswise: Do Say Gay: Understanding the Significance of Inclusive Sexuality Discussions Between Parent and Son
Released: 7-Sep-2022 10:15 AM EDT
Do Say Gay: Understanding the Significance of Inclusive Sexuality Discussions Between Parent and Son
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

Data show that Generation Z youth are coming out at earlier ages than previous generations of sexual- and gender-diverse individuals. However, little is known about LGBTQ youth’s perspectives on how or if parent-child discussions at home about health and sexuality sufficiently meet their sexual education needs.

   
Released: 6-Sep-2022 1:05 PM EDT
Fertility Preservation Counseling Needed for Transgender Men
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers researchers provide guidelines for fertility preservation counseling before gender-affirming medical procedures for transgender men

Newswise: The Importance of Being Earnest: Engaging with student-teacher identities improves classroom experience
Released: 25-Aug-2022 10:30 AM EDT
The Importance of Being Earnest: Engaging with student-teacher identities improves classroom experience
Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB)

Honesty between faculty and students improves student experiences in college. Professors who actively consider student identity and sharing their own can increase student fulfillment. Although daunting, new data indicate that students are ready to embrace a new kind of learning environment.

Released: 23-Aug-2022 1:25 PM EDT
Which Teens Are More Likely to Vape? Research Shows Surprising Patterns Across Race and Sexuality Groups
University of Pennsylvania, Annenberg School for Communication

This study compares the different vaping rates among U.S. high school students with different sexual orientation, racial, and ethnic backgrounds, to see how these intersecting identities impact rates of e-cigarette use.

   


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