Newswise Feature Channel: LGBTQ Issues

Act as You Preach! Authentic Brand Purpose Versus "Woke Washing's" Impact on Brand Credibility: The Moderating Role of Cause Involvement and Consumer Skepticism

Journal of Business Research — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:55:27 EST

Risk Factors for Inadequate Bowel Preparation and More in the December Issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology

American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:20:31 EST

The December issue of AJG highlights new clinical science and reviews, including outcomes among transgender adults with cirrhosis, risk factors for inadequate bowel preparation, and upadacitinib versus tofacitinib in ulcerative colitis. This month also includes articles on celiac disease, belching disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, pancreatitis, and more.

Mpox Vaccination Rates Highest Among Cisgender Sexual Minority Men

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:15:46 EST

As a second wave of the viral disease looms, Rutgers Health researchers call for more studies on long-term immunity.

Pup Play: Behind the Sexual Fetish, a Caring Community

Universite de Montreal — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:00:05 EST

A research project sheds light on the body image benefits of pup play, a role play in which people pretend to be dogs.

Chula Implements New Strategy, Launches Siam Square Walking Street for All, Showcasing Abilities of Special Needs People

Chulalongkorn University — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:55:42 EST

Prof. Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, led a team of staff from Property Management of Chulalongkorn University (PMCU) and Five for All Foundation in opening Siam Square Walking Street for All. Siam Square was transformed into a walking street for all for the first time. The project kickstarted with 2 days of performances by disabled performers who showcased their various talents, engaging with the public through activities such as music, sports, dance, and fashion shows. The event also featured products and services by people with disabilities all over Siam Square.

Social Science Research on Trans and Gender Diverse Youth Highlights Importance of Inclusive Polices

American Sociological Association (ASA) — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:05:06 EST

Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Tennessee's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

George Washington University — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 09:15:52 EST

Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir for PrEP Reduces HIV Infections by 96%

Yale School of Medicine — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:00:02 EST

Variation in the Measurement of Sexual Orientations Is Associated with Sexual Orientation-Related Mental Health Disparities

American Public Health Association (APHA) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:50:48 EST

Variation in the Measurement of Sexual Orientations is Associated with Sexual Orientation-related Mental Health Disparities

Rutgers Public Health Experts Available to Comment on Election Impacts on Abortion, and Reproductive, Women's, LGBTQ+ Health

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:20:11 EST

Rutgers Study Reveals Vaccination Patterns Among LGBTQ+ Adults in New Jersey and New York

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 23:20:55 EST

A new study led by Rutgers Health researchers has uncovered important insights into vaccination patterns among LGBTQ+ adults in New Jersey and New York. The findings, published in the journal Vaccine, shed light on disparities in vaccine uptake within this diverse population.

Sexual Minorities Are More Politically Engaged

Universite de Montreal — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:00:20 EST

Canadians who identify as members of sexual minorities are more involved than others in non-electoral politics, according to a new study.

This Senior Is All About LGBTQ+ Advocacy - and a Little D&D

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:15:00 EST

When Rachel Toepfer is playing in the fantasy realm of Dungeons & Dragons, they tend to play the role of a paladin, a holy knight who fights for a cause. In the real world, the Rutgers University-New Brunswick senior has taken up an advocacy role, too, advancing the cause for LGBTQ+ rights.

Penn Nursing Receives $3.3 Million NIH Grant to Support Families with Gay and Bisexual Sons

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:30:28 EST

The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (Penn Nursing) has been awarded a $3.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop and evaluate a new intervention designed to improve communication between parents and their gay or bisexual adolescent sons.

New Study Highlights Risks of Poppers Dermatitis Among Gay Men

George Washington University — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:05:13 EST

New Study Highlights Risks of Poppers Dermatitis Among Gay Men

George Washington University — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:05:20 EST

New Research Reveals Positive Associations Between Online Content Creators and Community Connection for LGBTQ+ Young People

HopeLab — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:05:42 EST

New research from Hopelab, in collaboration with media psychology expert Dr. Bradley Bond, sheds light on the powerful role that social media and parasocial relationships play in the lives of LGBTQ+ young people. The study, Parasocial Relationships, AI Chatbots, and Joyful Online Interactions Among a Diverse Sample of LGBTQ+ Young People provides a nuanced understanding of how unique online connections with media figures, such as social media content creators, contribute to the positive experiences, community connection, and identity development for Queer young people.

Research Examines Alcohol Use and Stress During the Pandemic

Iowa State University — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:05:40 EST

Older Gay & Lesbian Adults at Greater Risk of Polysubstance Use: Study

Yale School of Medicine — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:05:47 EST

Are Gender and Sexual Identity Linked to Brain Health?

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:00:00 EST

LGBTQ+ people may be more likely to have negative brain health outcomes, including a higher risk of dementia and late-life depression, than people who are cisgender and straight, according to a study published in the September 25, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. These results do not prove that sexual or gender diversity causes neurological diseases, they only show an association.