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Senators Ask FDA to Rethink Ban on Gay Men Blood Donation A group of US Senators led by Senator John Kerry, is urging the Food and Drug Administration to lift the ban preventing gay men from donating blood. The ban was put into place at the height of the HIV scare at a time when the disease was not well understood and the technology to detect HIV in donated blood was just not reliable. The thought behind the ban was that even though donated blood and blood donors are tested, those people who are infected but have yet to develop HIV antibodies could get by the screening system allowing HIV contaminated blood to enter the national blood supply. This along with the increased probability that a gay man would have been exposed to HIV led the FDA to ban gay men from donating. People opposed to the ban argue the technology is more advanced and the screening techniques much more accurate. The FDA however argues that even straight people are required ti wait a year after having sex with a prostitute before they can donate. The group of Senators hope that the national donated blood shortage will push the FDA into easing the gay donation ban. Time will tell. More Information What Do You Think?So what are your thoughts on lifting the ban on gay men donating blood. Should gay men be allowed to donate blood? Leave a comment and share your thoughts on an emerging national debate. Senators Ask FDA to Rethink Ban on Gay Men Blood Donation originally appeared on About.com Mens Health on Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at 12:57:20. Permalink | Comment | Email this
FDA approves generic version of Flomax Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) will soon have a cheaper option for treating the condition. The FDA has approved the first generic version of Flomax (tamsulosin). The generic drug works the same as the brand name, and has similar potential side effects, such as kidney problems, decreased libido, diarrhea, and more. Remember, the symptoms of BPH can sometimes resemble those of prostate cancer, so if you are experiencing any of these signs, schedule an appointment with your doctor. FDA approves generic version of Flomax originally appeared on About.com Mens Health on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 10:31:56. Permalink | Comment | Email this
Happiness is good for the heart Don't worry, be happy! According to a recently released study in the European Heart Journal found people with positive personality traits like happiness, contentment and enthusiasm had a reduced risk of heart disease. Researchers followed 1,739 healthy adults living in Nova Scotia, Canada, for 10 years to determine whether attitudes affect their health. After accounting for known heart disease risk factors, the researchers found that the happiest people were 22 percent less likely to develop heart disease over the 10 years of follow-up than people who fell in the middle of he negative-postive emotion scale. People with the most negative emotions had the highest risk for heart disease and people who scored highest for happiness had the lowest risk. "It is just speculation at this point, but there are several possible explanations for how happiness may protect the heart," lead researcher Karina W. Davidson, PhD, of Columbia University Medical Center told WebMD. They include:
Happiness is good for the heart originally appeared on About.com Mens Health on Thursday, February 18th, 2010 at 16:12:25. Permalink | Comment | Email this
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day December 7, 2010 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. African Americans are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. While making up only 13 percent of the U.S. population, they account for more than 49 percent of AIDS cases. AIDS is now the leading cause of death for African American women ages 25 to 34, and the second leading cause of death for African American men ages 35 to 44. This year marks the tenth year of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Organizations celebrate the day in hopes of raising awareness of the problem of HIV/AIDS in the African American community. Related Stories
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day originally appeared on About.com Mens Health on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at 22:27:31. Permalink | Comment | Email this Methamphetamine or Crystal Meth has its roots in some unexpected places. Military pilots used amphetamines to stay awake during the long flights to their bombing targets during the wartime. College students used them to stay awake all night to study for exams. In the 1960's people used amphetamines for entertainment. Then, in the 1970's as laws made getting amphetamines more difficult, their use all but disappeared. But now the use of amphetamines has returned in full force, primarily in the form of the supercharged version called methamphetamine. Manufactured in makeshift "meth labs" in apartment complexes. houses, and garages, Crystal Meth use is booming, and in its wake people are dying. What is Crystal Meth? What does it do and what is being done to halt its march across our cities? More on Substance Abuse
The Dangers of Crystal Meth originally appeared on About.com Mens Health on Saturday, January 30th, 2010 at 23:03:35. Permalink | Comment | Email this MedicineNet Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs In Men) Specialty
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Palatin Technologies, Inc. Announces Dosing Of Subcutaneous Bremelanotide Trial In Men |
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