Circumcision cited as defense against HIV in proposed CDC guidelines The health benefits of circumcision outweigh the risks, the CDC says in new draft guidelines issued Dec. 2. Much of the evidence is ...

When tragic circumcision cases occur, the Jewish community is caught in the crossfire, even though they bear little ...

Contrary to viewing it as an infringement on a child’s human rights, circumcision can be seen as a human right itself, especially within specific cultural contexts. In the 21st century, the practice ...

According to the World Health Organisation, research shows that circumcising newborn boys has more health benefits than risks, and these benefits are strong enough to support making the procedure ...

U.S. health officials on Tuesday released a draft of long-awaited federal guidelines on circumcision, saying medical evidence supports having the procedure done and health insurers should pay for it.

Male circumcision is considered the oldest, most frequently performed surgery in the world, yet it remains controversial. According to Dr. Greg Marchand, an ob-gyn at the Marchand Institute for ...

Circumcision has been a controversial practice for years, and one country in particular is now looking to ban the practice. Iceland’s parliament is considering a bill that proposes a penalty of up to ...

Dr Anthony Kuug, Head of the Department of Midwifery at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), has called for ...

(CBS News) Religious leaders are outraged after a German court ruled that circumcision infringes on a child's right to be protected from bodily harm. The regional court in Cologne said that ...

Many people ask, “what is circumcision and how did it get started?” It’s a common question many people wonder about, but are afraid to ask. In this article, we’re going to talk about one of the most ...

Spenst Hansen knows better than to take his body for granted. Born in the midst of his parents' divorce, the 24-year-old Salt Laker was, of course, a major sticking point in the split. More ...

On January 14, Orthodox believers celebrate the feast of the Circumcision of the Lord, an event rooted in the Old Testament and associated with naming the Baby Jesus. On this day, solemn divine ...