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Man Born Premature Honored After Donating 120 Gallons of Blood
Air Force veteran Marcos Perez has been celebrated as he's donated his blood regularly for more than 37 years.
Truck Carrying Blood Mysteriously Catches Fire on Tennessee Highway
"The truck itself looks to be a total loss," Knoxville-based blood center MEDIC said, adding that staff were "very grateful" no one was injured.
Mosques Across the U.S. Open Their Doors to Blood Donors During Ramadan
With Muslims unable to attend Mosque due to social distancing rules, Muslims for Life has partnered with the Red Cross to provide venues for blood drives.
Attorneys General from 19 States and D.C. Urge FDA to End Gay Blood Ban
Blood donations have dropped due to the coronavirus epidemic. Dropping the ban against gay and bi men could produce 300,000 pints of blood annually, potentially saving a million lives.
Gay Men Turned Away From Blood Donation Despite FDA Rule Change
Some donation centers are still turning away gay and bisexual men because the centers haven't updated questionnaires and computer systems or trained staff to do otherwise.
Can Gay Men Donate Blood During the U.S. Coronavirus Pandemic?
The United States Food and Drug Administration released a modified set of guidelines for blood donors on Thursday.
Democrats Ask FDA to Allow Gay and Bisexual Men to Give Blood Amid Pandemic
Senator Bernie Sanders joined 16 Democratic senators in asking the FDA to drop the "antiquated and stigmatizing" deferral policy for men who have sex with men.
American Red Cross to Cease Bloodmobile Services in Parts of Massachusetts
As large layoffs loom, budget cuts mean that local services will no longer be available past early November.
Man, 81, Who Saved 2m Babies Gives Last Blood Donation
James Harrison has donated his blood almost once a week for sixty years.
Massive Winter Storm Caused Severe Blood Shortages
If your blood type is O negative or B negative, the Red Cross really wants to see you at a blood drive. Soon.
Too Many Blood Donations After Las Vegas Shooting
Task Force warns about wasted blood and future shortages.
What Law Says About Gay Men Donating Blood After Vegas
Lance Bass would like to donate blood to help Vegas victims, but he can't.
Las Vegas Shooting Live Updates
A gunman opened fire Sunday night at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada. The shooter is 64-year-old, Stephen Paddock.
Ireland Lifts Lifetime Ban On Gay Men Giving Blood
Rules banning homosexual and bisexual men from donating blood were enforced in the 80s.
LifeBank is Tackling the Blood Shortage in Lagos
"This is a thing that needs to exist," Mark Zuckerberg said after meeting LifeBank's founder.
After Orlando, FDA's Blood Donor Policy Up for Debate
On World Blood Donor Day, LGBT activists ask federal health officials to reverse an antiquated public health policy enforced at the height of the AIDS crisis.
FDA Eases Ban on Blood Donations From Gay Men
Gay men will be able to donate blood one year after their last sexual contact.
