Tag: Homosexuality
First Cases of Sexually Transmitted Ringworm Reported in the U.S.
All five known cases involved men who have sex with men; the rashes cleared up with antifungal treatments
One in Four Young Sexual-, Gender-Minority Individuals May Experience Syphilis
Lifetime prevalence even higher for some subpopulations
CDC Advisers Say High-Risk Men Should Still Get Mpox Vaccine
Current daily average of new cases is one to four per day; two deaths were reported in September
Sexual, Gender Minorities With Chronic Skin Diseases More Likely to Face Barriers to Care
Cost and noncost barriers more likely for sexual and gender-minority patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases
Sexual Minority Birthing People Highly Engage in Obstetric Care
However, they face high risk for postpartum depression
Prevalence of Atopic Diseases Increased in Sexually Diverse Individuals
Prevalence of atopic dermatitis, asthma, and allergic rhinitis increased compared with heterosexual individuals
Sexual Minorities Face Higher Risk for Suicide-Related Behaviors
Risk highest for bisexual individuals, with risk three times higher than heterosexual individuals
Some Suicide-Related Outcomes Increased for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Groups
Lesbian/gay people more likely to report past-year suicidal thoughts; lifetime nonsuicidal self-harm increased for lesbian, gay, bisexual groups
Lesbian, Bisexual Women Have Lower Cardiovascular Health Scores
Conversely, gay and bisexual men have higher Life's Essential 8 cardiovascular health scores than heterosexual men
Chronic Pain Disparity Seen Among Some Sexual Minority Populations
Adults identifying as bisexual or 'something else' have highest prevalence of chronic pain
