News: Should Gay People Be Allowed to Donate Blood?

This week, the Food and Drug Administration officially lifted a decades-old ban on blood donation for men who have had sex with other men. But only if they haven't had sex for a year. Why does the FDA have this stance, and could it make sense?

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us News: Should Gay People Be Allowed to Donate Blood? This week, the Food and Drug Administration officially lifted a decades-old ban on blood donation for men who have had sex with other men. But only if they haven’t had sex for a year.  Why does the FDA have this stance, and could it make sense? Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health Here's Why: FDA Kind of Lifts the Gay Blood Ban, Drawing Criticism READ NOW How Likely Am I to Get HIV From a Blood Transfusion?    READ NOW The Link Between Circumcision and HIV    READ NOW What's the Real Risk of HIV From Anal Sex? READ NOW Trending Now • How to Enjoy Christmas With Dietary Restrictions • When Should I Worry About Passing Too Much Gas? • 11 Things You'll Only Know If You Have PCOS • The Journey: What the Dying Process Feels Like • Crustless Pies and 4 More Creative Ways to Use Your Slow Cooker • Ignore These Non-Medical Treatments for Your Child • 3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Focus and Attention Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.