Infant circumcision is an ethical issue that has lifelong effects on the child and societal costs. NOTE: Primary author is Lillian Dell'Aquila Cannon (see her blog), with assistance from Dan Bollinger ...

Background: Male Circumcision (MC) has been a surgical intervention for thousands of years but only recently have randomised controlled trials (RCTs) been available to demonstrate a protective effect ...

A controversial bill that would outlaw some hormonal and surgical treatments for transgender youth could also inadvertently ban routine infant circumcisions, according to the Alabama Chapter of the ...

He stands on the corner of 58th and Ellis day after day, spreading his word. With his mismatched plaids and tweeds, grizzled beard, and face ridden with the sage lines of experience, he closely fits ...

Female genital mutilation has received a great deal of attention, and the overwhelming opinion is that it should not be tolerated under any circumstances. Several nations, including the United States, ...

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 ...

A parents decision or the child's? Source: djedzura/Deposit Photo Disclaimer: My comments are my opinions and are not medical advice. The first time I held a scalpel in my hand was in 1966 as a ...

The child's mother wants him circumcised to prevent recurring, painful inflammation she says he's experienced during the past year. But the father says the boy is healthy and circumcision, which ...

Groups opposed to circumcision are watching the case of an 8-year-old suburban Chicago boy whose divorced parents are fighting in court over whether he should have the procedure. Subscribe to read ...