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Blood donation rules finally relaxed for gay and bisexual men
US

Ending the lifetime ban on queer men donating blood made ‘no significant change’ to HIV rates in US blood banks

Lily Wakefield - September 24, 2020

Gay actor Yuval David was blocked from donating blood and plasma by the FDA due to the agency's three monthlong deferral period. (YuvalDavid.com)
Health

Gay coronavirus survivor banned from donating life-saving plasma even though he only has sex with his husband

Josh Milton - May 13, 2020

Andy Cohen has spoken out to explain why he was so upset to be turned away from giving plasma
Health

Coronavirus survivor Andy Cohen speaks more sense than the experts when it comes to gay and bi men donating blood and plasma 

Nick Duffy - April 28, 2020

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Andy Cohen blood ban coronavirus
Health

Andy Cohen, a coronavirus survivor, launches scathing attack on ‘antiquated’ blood donation ban stopping him from saving lives

Patrick Kelleher - April 24, 2020

Christian Jessen minimised the "panic" surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. (David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Health

Dr Christian Jessen launches blistering attack on ‘shameless crook’ doctor over his ‘dangerous’ coronavirus advice

Josh Milton - April 14, 2020

Blood donation rules finally relaxed for gay and bisexual men
Health

The government’s newly-relaxed blood donation rules for gay and bi men are already facing fierce opposition

Patrick Kelleher - April 10, 2020

Blood donation rules finally relaxed for gay and bisexual men
Health

Rules for gay and bi men donating blood finally relaxed amid coronavirus crisis. But it’s still not enough

Vic Parsons - April 2, 2020

attends the 24th Annual Race To Erase MS Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on May 5, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California.
Current Affairs

Lance Bass condemns the US for not allowing him to give blood to Las Vegas victims

Josh Jackman - October 5, 2017

Current Affairs

This gay poet is writing in his own blood to protest gay blood donations rules

- June 23, 2017

Health

US campaign to stop young LGBT people smoking wins national recognition

Ben Dilks - November 8, 2016

Health

US considers completely lifting ban on gay men donating blood

Kaitlyn Hayes - July 27, 2016

Health

US drops lifetime ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood

Joseph McCormick - December 21, 2015

Current Affairs

‘Female Viagra’ approved by the FDA

Gareth Williams - August 20, 2015

Arts

Blood of nine gay men used in art protest

Gareth Williams - August 17, 2015

Current Affairs

US: FDA recommends end to ban on gay men donating blood

Joseph McCormick - December 23, 2014

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