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Same-sex partnerships may be good for couples

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http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/02/14/health.samesex.reut/index.html

LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Gay and lesbian civil partnerships could bring lasting health benefits to same-sex couples, researchers said on Tuesday.

Doctors already know that marriage benefits the health of both sexes in a variety of ways. British scientists said civil partnerships for gay and lesbian couples were likely to offer similar advantages.

"Marriage confers health benefits on men and women and similar benefits could arise from same-sex civil unions," said Professor Michael King, of London's Royal Free and University College Medical School, in a study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

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