To earn CME related to this news article, click here. March 25, 2009 — Male circumcision significantly reduced the incidence of HIV and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection and the prevalence ...

*First author is Patrick O’Connor, Psy.D. As psychologists, we are deeply concerned by the recently announced CDC guidelines promoting circumcision for all males, and in particular children. The CDC ...

The benefits of male circumcision outweigh the risks, according a long awaited draft of federal guidelines from U.S. health officials released on Tuesday, which indicate that scientific evidence ...

Declining rates of circumcision could cost society big time when the boy babies become men and risk STDs from engaging in risky activities. From the LA Times story: Declining rates of circumcision ...

Expanding access to voluntary medical male circumcision in sub-Saharan Africa may help protect women against not only HIV but other sexually transmitted infections, a literature review published ...

Circumcising baby boys has clear health benefits and parents should feel free to have it done, but they shouldn’t feel pressured to do so, the top U.S. pediatricians group said on Monday. Subscribe to ...

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin covering the tip (glans) of the penis. In most cases, doctors perform this procedure shortly after a child’s birth. People have circumcisions for ...

The main difference between a circumcised (cut) and uncircumcised (uncut) penis is the presence of foreskin around the head of the penis. Both options can affect hygiene and overall health.

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Circumcision. It’s a delicate procedure and a loaded word, filled with ...

(Reuters) - The benefits of male circumcision outweigh the risks, according a long awaited draft of federal guidelines from U.S. health officials released on Tuesday, which indicate that scientific ...