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Sunday, 22 June 2008 |
 A third of gay men who know they are HIV positive are still having unprotected sex, a study suggests.
The Medical Research Council, which questioned 3,500 gay men, also found 40% of the 300 who tested positive for HIV did not know they were infected. Dr Lisa Williamson said more sexual risks were taken by men who had been infected with HIV for a long time. About 2,700 gay men in the UK were diagnosed with HIV in 2006 - double the number a decade earlier.
According to the survey, those who knew they were HIV positive were statistically more likely to have unprotected sex than those who did not.
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Tuesday, 17 June 2008 |
 The brains of gay men and women look like those found in heterosexual people of the opposite sex, research suggests.
The Swedish study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal, compared the size of the brain's halves in 90 adults. Gay men and heterosexual women had halves of a similar size, while the right side was bigger in lesbian women and heterosexual men.
A UK scientist said this was evidence sexual preference was set in the womb. Scientists have noticed for some time that homosexual people of both sexes have differences in certain cognitive abilities, suggesting there may be subtle differences in their brain structure.
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Monday, 09 June 2008 |
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 The Royal College of Nursing celebrates diversity and is committed to developing good practice and equal care for all.
It is sadly the case that most lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender people will experience some form of homophobic behaviour in their lifetime.
According to a report by Stonewall and NHS employers in 2007, some 6% of the UK population is lesbian, gay or bisexual. This means that of the 1.3 million NHS employees in the UK, a significant number will also fall into this category.
Stonewall challenges current observations that homophobia is decreasing and equality issues are being addressed, citing examples where members of staff have been subject to prejudice from patients, relatives and colleagues.
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Friday, 30 May 2008 |
 The Terrence Higgins Trust has re-launched a provocative campaign to try to increase awareness among gay men of sexually transmitted infections.
The "Get it checked, Get back out there" campaign first ran in 2005. This year will see high profile outdoor adverts as part of the campaign. It is hoped they will reach men when they’re out on the scene.
The campaign will include gay bar washroom panels, roadside adverts near gay venues in major gay centres, phone boxes near London gay venues, adverts in London Underground stations and cigarette kiosks on Manchester’s Canal Street.
The adverts feature images of "sexy men in their underwear," but with visible signs of a STI – a sore, rash or discharge.
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Monday, 12 May 2008 |
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 The National AIDS Trust has released a new survey that found 49% of British people do not always use a condom with a new sexual partner.
It is calling on the government to allow adverts for condoms to be aired before the 9pm watershed.
NAT also wants condom use to become "an essential part of comprehensive, compulsory sex and relationships education in all schools."
Deborah Jack, Chief Executive of the National AIDS Trust, said: "In National Condom Week the British public need a wake-up call on condom use. Too many people don’t know the basic facts on how condoms prevent a sexually transmitted infection such as HIV. Too many people are inconsistent in how they use condoms and too many people give up on condoms in a relationship without a health check-up, thus possibly harming their health or that of their sexual partner.
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Monday, 14 April 2008 |
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 Some life insurers are still sending gay men for "unnecessary" HIV tests, according to research by Compass - the gay financial advisers.
The firm asked staff at the top 10 insurers to provide their company's limit at which an applicant would be sent for an HIV test. It found that 80% of frontline customer service staff gave incorrect information.
Legal & General and AEGON Scottish Equitable were highlighted as the worst offenders, with both having the lowest limits at which they would send gay men for HIV tests. Both gave information that indicated different limits dependant on age, which Compass said is "a highly unusual practice".
Insurers are obliged to "treat customers fairly" under new FSA regulations, find out more about this initiative TCF Advice.
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