Gay congressman calls for FDA to overturn blood donation ban for gay men

Gay congressman calls for FDA to overturn blood donation ban for gay men

As Congress grapples with gun legislation and national security debates in the fallout from Sunday’s terrorist attack at an LGBT night club in Orlando, one lawmaker is looking at the repercussions of a policy that hit close to home: the gay community in Orlando was unable to donate blood to help victims of the shooting.

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Operation Puerto: Blood bags to be handed over

Operation Puerto: Blood bags to be handed over

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Blood donors rush to help in Orlando

Blood donors rush to help in Orlando

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The Weekly Health Quiz: Meditation, Beer Bellies and Blood Pressure

The Weekly Health Quiz: Meditation, Beer Bellies and Blood Pressure

Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.

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The Weekly Health Quiz: Robin Williams, the ‘Sex Talk’ and Gay Blood Donors

The Weekly Health Quiz: Robin Williams, the ‘Sex Talk’ and Gay Blood Donors

Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.

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Sunday"s "super blood moon"; should we fear it?

Sunday’s ‘super blood moon"; should we fear it?

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High Blood Pressure Treatment Should Be More Aggressive, Study Finds

High Blood Pressure Treatment Should Be More Aggressive, Study Finds

A new study finds that bringing blood pressure down below current recommendations may greatly reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

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"Blood Diamonds" arrest exposes grim trade

‘Blood Diamonds’ arrest exposes grim trade

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