All posts for the month March, 2010

How long have we known?

As I’m sure you’re well aware, Minnesota saw an 83% increase in HIV cases among young men who have sex with men (YMSM) in 2009. This prompted the Department of Health, Hennepin County (Part A), and the Department of Human Services (Part B) to plan a YMSM Provider’s Summit. Someone at the summit made a [...]

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HIV Prevention 2.0

There’s a definite and urgent need to adapt our HIV prevention strategy to reflect the needs and styles of adolescents and young adults. This is clear from the 9 year history of increasing newly diagnosed HIV cases among young men who have sex with men (YMSM), including the 83% increase in the last year. I [...]

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A Case for Monogamy?

A new study, set to be released in the March issue of Social Psychology Quarterly, suggests that people with higher IQs are more likely to favor atheism, liberalism, and monogamy (at least among males). “Smart” people are also more likely to align with unconventional philosophies, and demonstrate elitism. Go figure. These beliefs don’t have a [...]

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