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Melanie Chisholm was "Sporty Spice" in the Spice Girls, in case you were on the moon in the 90's. With that moniker brought depression and pressure to stay thin.

So she has now opened up about rumors of Bulimia, and rumors of being a lesbian:

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Boo!

A new survey has revealed that medical schools are NOT teaching their students (the future of medicine) about properly caring for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals.

After speaking to medical school deans in the U.S. and Canada, it was revealed that schools spent an average of FIVE HOURS teaching LGBT-related content. 33% of schools provided no instruction related to LGBT medical care during the student's clinical years, and even worse, nearly 4% did not provide any AT ALL!

Hector Vargas, executive director of the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association, said:

"This survey confirms what we have said all along: Health professional training schools in general do not adequately address LGBT health needs."

Despite the shockingly LOW amount of time (if any at all) spent educating students on specific medical issues affecting the LGBT community, 44% of the deans surveyed somehow thought coverage of LGBT content at their school was "fair" overall, while 26% said it was "very poor."

The study authors called their findings "shocking" because they THOUGHT "in medical education, we strive for excellence."

We hope this survey will open some eyes in the medical community and inspire some MUCH NEEDED change in curriculum.

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Last April we were concerned to hear that the LGBT community was being ignored by medical research. In effect, a report discovered those in the medical field are largely uneducated on understanding sexual orientation development, gender identity, the impact of stigma, and discrimination on health.

Today we are happy to announce that for the first time EVER lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender populations will be INCLUDED in the National Health Interview Survey, which is a "principal source" used to gauge the health of Americans.

Such awesome news!

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the plan to include questions on sexual orientation on the survey by 2013 in hopes of better understanding gender identity. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said in a statement:

"Today we are taking critical steps toward ensuring the useful national data on minority groups, including, for the first time, LGBT populations. The data we will eventually collect in these efforts will serve as powerful tools and help us in our fight to end health disparities."

Not only will this information provide health benefits, but the inclusion of the LGBT community in medical surveys breaks down a major barrier that has existed in the medical community for years.

[Image via AP Images.]

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LAME!!

A lesbian couple, Taylor Campione, and Kelsi Culpepper, was called out and scolded at a Minnesota Twins game for briefly kissing each other.

The security guard reportedly said, "We don't play grab ass here," and that they must "adhere to the 10 Commandments."

Kevin Smith, a spokesperson for the team said that the guard has been given a verbal and written reprimand, but will not be let go. Smith said the guard has been working with the Twins for almost 10 years and has a clear record other than this incident.

The couple is filing a complaint with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights asking for a zero-tolerance policy to be instituted at the field.

We agree. There is no room in society for intolerance!!

[Image via AP Images.]

Tags: kiss, lesbian, twins

Wow.

Wow wow wow.

CLICK HERE to check out a very NSFW preview of Chyna's return to the XXX world with Vivid Entertainment's Backdoor to Chyna!

Well, we guess this one looks a whole lot more professional than her last foray!

Then again, there's nothing that professional about taking it up the booty or having lesbian threesomes, but she certainly does look like she's enjoying herself, so hey!

Whatever works, gurl!

[Image via WENN.]

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Using the word "gay" to imply dumb or stupid isn't cool and this PSA proves it.

The NBA has teamed up with the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network to speak out against homophobia on the court.

If you think using the word "gay" (or any other variation) is an acceptable means of trash talking, you need to go back to school and get a little more creative!

Check out what basketball players Grant Hill and Jared Dudley have to say about it above!

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Yay!

English Rugby superstar Ben Cohen is going on tour to tackle homophobia , kicking off with several evenings in England called "Beer with Ben".

The personal appearances in Manchester and London will raise awareness for for the Ben Cohen Acceptance Tour, during which he will team with gay and gay-friendly rugby clubs in the U.K. and U.S. to headline a variety of events to raise money and awareness to stop homophobia.

The Acceptance Tour 2011 will encourage people to stand up against homphobia, bullying and standing up for equality, tolerance, and mutual respect. Funds raised will benefit the activites of the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network.

Ben Cohen talked about his excitement for the upcoming tour in a statement, saying:

"I am looking forward to coming along to meet everyone. I have already met quite a few of the Village Spartan guys when I got involved with their successful bid for the Bingham Cup to be held next year. It should be a fun evening. I will be bringing along some auction items, updating everyone on the Acceptance Tour details and speaking about my rugby career. I have heard also that one of the clubs will be auctioning off their club kit as well. That's a bit different!"

Thank you SOOO much, Ben!

This means a lot for the entire LGBT community for such a successful sports star to stand up for equality and acceptance!

Check out the rugby tour when it stops by Atlanta, New York, Seattle, and Washington D.C. in May!

[Image via Getty Images.]

Tags: awareness, community, education, england, gay, lesbian, london, manchester, rugby