Being gay does not cause poor mental health, a new study claims 15:32 9th February 2017 by Lewis Corner NEWS Twitter Following eight years of research, a major new study has claimed that sexuality has no impact on the state of a person’s mental health. The Australian National University found that people who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual were not at […]
Read moreTalking to children with #bleedingdisorders about our community’s difficult history can be a very touchy proposition for parents. It’s an individual decision whether to broach the subject and determining when is the right time to talk to a child about our legacy is just as tricky. In today’s Infusing Love blog, CEO & President and #hemophilia mom discusses how she’s dealt with this issue […]
Read moreHEPATITIS C TRANSMISSION AND PREVENTION High hepatitis C prevalence seen in Amsterdam PrEP study participants Gus Cairns Published: 06 February 2017 Jump to Background: hepatitis C prevalence in HIV-negative and HIV-positive gay men Baseline hepatitis C prevalence in the AmPrEP study Hepatitis C incidence in PrEP users Should we test PrEP seekers/users regularly for hepatitis C? Reference Researchers from […]
Read morePatient Infected with HIV Despite Long-Term PrEP Man infected with strain of HIV that has become resistant to Truvada (HealthDay News) — In a letter to the editor published in the Feb. 2 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, authors present the case of a Canadian man infected with HIV despite long-term adherence to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Based on […]
Read moreDirect-acting Antiviral (DAA) treatment for Hepatitis C risks Hepatitis B reactivation 03 February 2017 New guidance from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) advises that all hepatitis C patients should be screened for hepatitis B before starting treatment with new Direct-acting Antivirals (DAAs). If patients are infected with both viruses this does not preclude treatment but this should be […]
Read moreMental health – It’s time to talk. 11:03 31st January 2017 by Tom Knight Anxiety, depression, suicide. Three things that seem to be hitting our community hard. Over the last few months I’ve seen so many stories of people speaking out, I’m pleased mental health is finally getting the attention it deserves, it’s about time. The world is changing, […]
Read moreOver one third of LGBTI people in London suffer from mental health issues A ‘worrying number’ of LGBTI people feel uncomfortable disclosing their sexual orientation or gender identity to their GP David Simmonds/Flickr – Mental health issues affect two in five LGBTI people in London 5 February 2017 by James Besanvalle 40% of LGBTI people in London suffer from mental health […]
Read moreMORE THAN HALF OF GAY MEN SAY THEY ARE ‘UNHAPPY’ WITH THEIR BODY – EXCLUSIVE We surveyed over 5000 readers ahead of Attitude’s landmark Body Issue – out today. As we prepare to explore the body beautiful in our landmark Body Issue – available to download and in shops today (February 1) – an extensive new survey conducted by Attitude has revealed the shocking truth […]
Read moreUnder An Umbrella – Recognising Diversity In LGBT+ Mental Health 01/02/2017 08:44 Dr Onkar Sahota Chair of the London Assembly Health Committee WILLIAM87 VIA GETTY IMAGES A range of studies have shown that LGBT+ people are more likely to experience mental health problems than the wider population. Around 40% of LGBT+ people experience a mental health issue, compared to 25% of […]
Read moreSwitzerland lifts lifetime ban on gay men giving blood Jem Collins 31st January 2017, 12:23 PM Ads by Kiosked Switzerland is lifting a lifetime ban on gay men donating blood – as long as they are celibate for 12 months. Currently all men who have ever had sex with another man are barred from donating. CloudNX from Fasthosts Set up in seconds, scale […]
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