NIH renews ESTHER funding

The Epidemiological Study of Health Risks in Lesbians—known as the ESTHER Project—has received funding from the National Institutes of Health to conduct the first large-scale clinical investigation of differences between lesbian and heterosexual women for chronic disease risk factors. The study will be one of the largest federally-funded investigations of the health status of lesbians and the risks for chronic disease that may be associated with lifestyles adopted by many lesbian women.

A 2000 survey by the ESTHER Project of more than 1,000 local lesbian, bisexual and transgender women suggested that significant differences exist in the lifestyles of lesbian and heterosexual women. The planned ESTHER survey will attempt to determine if these differences have an impact on the health status of lesbians.

Members of the LGBTQ+ community at Duquesne University were concerned and fearful after a photo began circulating the student body that many initially, and inaccurately, interpreted to depict Duquesne President Ken Gormley at a Trump-hosted inauguration event for his biggest supporters. Full article link in bio. ...

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This Valentine’s, the Harris Theater presents a most romantic one-night-only affair! 🌹 Legendary director Jean Cocteau brings an otherworldly eye for fantasy & fairytales to the beloved story which champions the power of love & seeking the man beneath the monster. Bring your lover to this radiant screening and indulge in the delights of a free chocolate rose included with your ticket and free BYOB for the film! 🍾🙌 Details on “Beauty and the Beast” at link in bio or TrustArts.org/Film — your popcorn awaits. 🍿 ...

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