Category Archives: Blood

Red Cross ends blood donor restriction against gay and bisexual men

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The Red Cross has now implemented an end to blood donor restrictions on gay and bisexual men as a result of the FDA’s new guidance. “This is one of the most significant changes in blood banking history,” Red Cross Senior Biomedical Communications Specialist Rodney Wilson said. “We examine individuals and whatever risks […]

The Red Cross Says Its New Blood Donor Policy Is More LGBTQ+ Inclusive. Is It?

The Red Cross has adopted new guidelines for blood donor eligibility that the organization touts as “more inclusive for the LGBTQ+ community.” This implementation comes after the Food and Drug Administration’s rollout of a new risk assessment model for blood donation in May. Rather than categorically barring all men who have sex with men (MSM) […]

Attendees of This Transylvania Dance Festival Have Donated Thousands of Gallons Of Blood in Exchange for Tickets

In Bram Stoker’s 1897 classic novel Dracula, the titular count consumes the blood of those who cross his path, using the substance to gain terrible strength and power. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Untold Festival, a dance music festival that’s happened in Romania’s Transylvania region annually […]

Blood of young mice extends lives of old mice

It’s more complicated than a fountain of youth, but a team of scientists co-led by Harvard Medical School Professor of Medicine Vadim Gladyshev extended the lives of old mice by connecting their circulatory systems to those of young mice. Using a process called heterochronic parabiosis, the researchers connected their vessels for three months. The results […]

Terence Crawford explains how bad blood started with Jermell Charlo

After dismantling Errol Spence Jr. to become the new undisputed welterweight champion of the world, Terence Crawford has made it clear that he wants a crack at Jermell Charlo next. “Bud” has also made it evident that he doesn’t like Charlo and is willing to explain why. “I don’t like Jermell for the simple fact […]