Bod & Beyond

From the site that brings you a matter-of-fact, unapologetic look at the bodies, minds, activities, relationships, and much more of gay men — and what we can and need to do to keep ourselves in the best of health. 'Cuz we’ve come a long way, buddy — but still have far to go! BodandBeyond.com

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The harassment, discrimination, and negative feelings about homosexuality that black gay and bisexual men often experience can contribute significantly to mental health disorders.

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Are you getting burned out on gay guys’ tendency to shave their heads bald once the condition starts showing up naturally? Well, Yale researchers have discovered the source of signals that trigger hair growth.

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When it comes to white men, being straight may make you more likable, according to studies by psychologists at the University of Toronto. But in the case of black men, researchers say, gay men have a likability edge.

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A new approach to studying HIV transmission within a community has yielded a disturbing result.

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Exercise can be as effective as a second medication for as many as half of depressed patients.

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Two new studies have found that smokers who tend to light up their first cigarette soon after they wake in the morning may have a higher risk of developing lung and head and neck cancers than smokers who refrain from lighting up right away.

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Job-related stress is catching up with workers.

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Aerobic exercise is your best bet when it comes to losing that dreaded belly fat.

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In bonus good news for active guys, new research shows that the benefits of physical activity accumulate across a lifetime.

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New research is emerging that suggests married straight couples and cohabiting gay and lesbian couples in long-term intimate relationships may pick up each other’s unhealthy habits.

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As the U.S. military prepares for the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” policymakers are looking to other military bodies around the world that have successfully integrated gay, lesbian, and bisexual soldiers into military service.

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What can be done about the sharp increase in the HIV infection rate among young black men who have sex with men — especially when many of these guys aren’t even aware they’re infected?

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College students aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables — in fact, a new study shows students aren’t even eating one serving per day.

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Much like cities organize contingency plans and supplies for emergencies, chronic infectious diseases like HIV form reservoirs that ensure their survival in adverse conditions.

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New research shows that even short daily stints of activity can extend your life by years.

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There’s a new weapon in the armament to fight HIV disease, and it’s Gilead Science’s Complera, a once-daily tablet approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration this week for use by treatment-naive patients.

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For decades the explanation for Americans’ excessive weight gain has been set fairly straightforward: calories in versus calories out. But could it be something more simple?