How to fight LGBT health disparities

LGBT health disparities persist, but research indicates small- and large-scale ways to ease them.

Boston University • futurity
June 27, 2019 ~1 min

How the Stonewall riots changed health care

"Without Stonewall we would have no AIDS activism, and without AIDS activism we would have no marriage equality..."

Michelle Edelstein-Rutgers • futurity
June 24, 2019 ~1 min


Bias against bisexuality may spark depression

Bisexual individuals experience identity denial, which makes them feel less accepted and open to greater depressive symptoms, according to the study.

Megan Schumann-Rutgers • futurity
June 19, 2019 ~3 min

Votes on minority rights can ramp up bullying

In the run-up to a statewide voter referendum to ban gay marriage in California, young people reported significantly more homophobic bullying.

Christine Sinatra-UT Austin • futurity
May 14, 2019 ~4 min

Preserve fertility? Trans teens face tough decision

Pediatric cancer patients receive counseling about fertility preservation. Trans teens in transition need to have those same discussions.

Kristin Samuelson-Northwestern • futurity
April 22, 2019 ~5 min

Same-sex couples 73% more likely to get mortgage denial

Same-sex mortgage applicants were 73 percent more likely to get a denial than heterosexual couples, researchers report.

Angie Hunt-Iowa State • futurity
April 18, 2019 ~4 min

HPV prevention is missing some young sexual minority men

Few young gay and bisexual men get the HPV vaccination, despite the fact that it prevents HPV-related cancer, a new study shows.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
April 4, 2019 ~2 min

HIV rates hold steady among transwomen in S.F.

HIV prevalence among transgender women in San Francisco is high but stable, which suggests lower rates of new infections.

Caitlin Coyle-Rutgers • futurity
Feb. 18, 2019 ~4 min


LGBTQ teens are over-represented in foster care

"We aren't investing enough in the systems and focusing enough on the distinct needs of some of the most vulnerable kids, including LGBTQ kids."

Esther Robards-Forbes-Texas • futurity
Feb. 12, 2019 ~3 min

HIV prevention app shows promise in Romania

For many participants, using a new HIV prevention app was their first outlet for exploring their gay and bisexual identities.

Caitlin Coyle-Rutgers • futurity
Dec. 20, 2018 ~3 min

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