Higher eating disorder risk for gender-diverse college students

Some transgender and gender-diverse college students have a higher risk of developing an eating disorder, research shows. Colleges can help.

Jillian McKoy-Boston U. • futurity
July 6, 2022 ~9 min

Two-mom families face major disparities in pregnancy outcomes

Mothers with partners who also identify as mothers have higher risk of birth complications, including elevated blood pressure and postpartum hemorrhage.

Erin Digitale-Stanford • futurity
April 6, 2022 ~9 min


Why so many LGBT+ scientists leave physics

"Nearly everybody I know who is LGBT+ in physics has left, to be honest," says Tim Atherton, coauthor of a study on exclusionary treatment in the field.

Mike Silver-Tufts • futurity
March 21, 2022 ~8 min

Racism, anti-LBGTQ policies tied to suicide risk among Black sexual minority men

"Structural oppression is a matter of life and death for young Black sexual minority men," says Devin English.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Feb. 23, 2022 ~4 min

Less psych distress later when trans teens get hormones

"We are adding to the evidence base that shows why gender-affirming care is beneficial from a mental health perspective."

Erin Digitale-Stanford • futurity
Jan. 18, 2022 ~10 min

Job loss hit these LGBTQ groups harder

New findings clarify how the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in job loss among LGBTQ+ populations and other minority groups.

Michelle Edelstein-Rutgers • futurity
Jan. 11, 2022 ~5 min

HIV prevention pill PrEP is now free under most insurance plans – but the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act puts this benefit at risk

World AIDS Day on Dec. 1 this year comes at a time when a key step to removing financial barriers to PrEP access in the U.S. faces legal challenges.

Kristefer Stojanovski, Research Assistant Professor of Social, Behavioral and Population Sciences, Tulane University • conversation
Dec. 1, 2021 ~9 min

The COVID-19 pandemic increased eating disorders among young people – but the signs aren't what parents might expect

Boys, LGBTQ youth and people with normal body mass index are often overlooked when it comes to recognizing eating disorders, a physician and psychotherapist explain.

Sara Groff Stephens, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Virginia • conversation
Nov. 2, 2021 ~8 min


What is family estrangement? A relationship expert describes the problem and research agenda

There is a common misconception that family estrangement is a particular event or outcome. Rather, it’s often based on ongoing issues.

Kristina Scharp, Assistant professor, Department of Communication, University of Washington • conversation
Oct. 14, 2021 ~8 min

App to link trans patients with safe healthcare providers

A new app called TranZap aims to connect trans people with gender-affirming healthcare providers. It beta launches this month.

Modesta Alobawone • futurity
Oct. 1, 2021 ~3 min

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