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Research Blog > Does Alcohol Use Lead to Unprotected Sex?

Posted by Michael in Featured, Researchers. No Comments

10th May

A new study finds that alcohol use is linked to unprotected sex in younger, but not adult, men who have sex with men.



Research Blog > That’s So Gay: Unintentional Messages Still Hurt

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3rd May

Language is a power tool that can be used to harm or insult others. Hidden, negative messages, known as microaggressions, can leave a mark.



Research Blog > Gender Nonconformity and the Case for Same-Sex Marriage

Posted by Steve Garcia, MA in Featured, Researchers. No Comments

26th April

Will same-sex marriage threaten the existence of gender roles? Or provide a more nuanced understanding of gender?



Research Blog > Why Do Young Gay Men Try to Be the Best?

Posted by Dr. Mustanski in Featured, Researchers. No Comments

18th April

A new study tests the “best little boy in the word” hypothesis.



LGBT Suicide Prevention Symposium

Posted by IMPACT in Featured, Researchers, Youth. No Comments

16th April

The IMPACT Program is co-sponsoring American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s upcoming event on April 20th.



Research Blog > New Report Shows High Rates of Bullying of LGBT Students in School Athletics

Posted by Krystal in Featured, Researchers. No Comments

12th April

Data taken from 8,584 LGBT students suggests that bullying is of particular concern during physical education classes and school athletics.



Research Blog > The Role of Social Networking in Targeted HIV Prevention and Research

Posted by Melissa in Featured, Researchers. No Comments

6th March

How users interact on social networking sites like Facebook has implications for HIV prevention efforts.



Research Blog > Syndemic Approach to HIV and Environmental Change

Posted by Greg in Featured, Researchers. No Comments

28th February

Brief review of a recent paper suggesting a syndemic framework for the relationship between HIV and the environment.



Research Blog > New Study Shows LGBT Youth Experience Greater Disordered Eating

Posted by Michelle in Featured, Researchers. No Comments

19th February

A new study published this month in the American Journal of Public Health is the first examination of eating disorders, obesity, and sexual orientation in US high school students.



Research Blog > At-Home HIV Testing and Sexual Risk Taking among MSM

Posted by Alan in Featured, Researchers. No Comments

12th February

A new study finds a reduction in sexual risk after asking participants to have their sexual partners take an at-home HIV test.



White Paper: A Healthy Chicago for LGBT Youth

Posted by Dr. Mustanski in Allies, Featured, Project Q2, Researchers, Youth. 3 comments

9th February

A new IMPACT Program White Paper reports on eight areas where LGBT Youth in Chicago face health disparities – and how to take action.



Examining Risk and Protective Factors for Alcohol Use in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth: A Longitudinal Multilevel Analysis

7th February

Correlates of drinking among LGBT youth are similar to those in general populations, which indicates that existing alcohol interventions may be effective for LGBT youth.



Research Article > Challenges and Approaches to Mobilizing Communities for HIV Prevention Among Young Men Who Have Sex With Men of Color

Posted by George in Featured, Researchers. No Comments

31st January

Our community-engaged research efforts may be informed by the struggles and successes reported by Connect to Protect coalitions.



For MLK Day, Remembering a Forgotten Gay Civil Rights Hero

Posted by Dr. Mustanski in Researchers, Youth. No Comments

22nd January

Today we share the story of Bayard Rustin, a gay man who was a key leader in the civil rights movement.



WTTW’s Chicago Today airs segment on “A Healthy Chicago for LGBT Youth”

Posted by Antonia in Featured, Researchers. No Comments

3rd January

The segment highlights the IMPACT Program’s recent publication on LGBT health disparities in Chicago, and features the experiences of two young leaders.



Young Scientists Shine at the 2012 LGBTQ Health and Wellness Conference!

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28th December

A brief look back at the 2012 LGBTQ Health and Wellness Conference.



What is Health Literacy?

Posted by Beatriz in Featured, Researchers. No Comments

28th December

Health literacy is a commonly overlooked but very important aspect of the relationship between an individual and their healthcare provider.



IMPACT Program’s White Paper Profiled in the Chicago Tribune

Posted by Dan in Researchers, Youth. No Comments

28th December

The article, “Study: Health Issues Afflict More LGBT Youths,” reviews IMPACT Program’s recent publication examining health disparities among LGBT youth.



IMPACT Director Profiled in FSM Researcher

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13th December

Dr. Brian Mustanski, Director of the IMPACT LGBT Health and Development Program was profiled in the Northwestern University FSM Researcher Magazine.



What’s it like to get an HIV test??

7th November

How do you get an HIV test and what’s it like?






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