Scientists have found 13 places in the human genome that may influence our susceptibility to a coronavirus infection or risk of severe COVID-19.
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Giving blood has been off limits for many gay men. A new study could help change that
Men who have sex with men have long faced restrictions on giving blood in the United States. A new study could lead to changes.
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COVID-19 and lasting erectile dysfunction: Here’s what we know
There are several possible reasons why COVID-19 can impair male sexual health, health experts say. “We don’t know the scale of the problem at this point,” one doctor explains.
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Without enough boots on the ground, California’s vaccination efforts falter
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