Soon-to-be parents of boys face a big decision: to circumcise or not to circumcise. The procedure has medical disadvantages and disadvantages. Religion guides the decision-making for some, but for others, the final determination generally boils...
HIV, also known as the human immunodeficiency virus, is a crippling and devastating medical condition in which your immune system no longer fights against infection. Specifically, this virus destroys the white blood cells (fighter cells) in your...
Male circumcision is a surgical procedure to cut away the foreskin of a boy's penis and expose the glans, or the head of the penis. Circumcision usually happens in the first day or two of a child's life and comes with few, if any, complications....
Urinary tract infections in infants are rare, affecting between 1 and 5 percent of newborns. In this age group, symptoms of urinary tract infection are nonspecific, and include temperature instability, vomiting or feeding intolerance,...
Many parents struggle with the question of whether to circumcise their newborn son. You might be concerned about any number of things, including aftercare. Some people include goldenseal, an herbal treatment, in post-circumcision care, but you...
Avert, an international AIDS charity, states that HIV and AIDS prevention proves vital for those who have already become infected with the virus, as well as those who present a risk for infection. While treatment with antiretroviral medications...
In the United States, the circumcision rate is about 55 to 65 percent, according to the KidsHealth website. Some families choose to circumcise their sons based on religious beliefs; others want the procedure performed for social reasons, so the...
Newborns receive vitamin K shortly after birth to prevent developing potentially fatal bleeding problems. Traditionally, vitamin K is given as a shot, but many new parents seek to protect their newborns from injections and wonder if their babies...
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), a chronic disease caused from Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which causes damage to the immune cells that protect the body from bacteria and viruses presented in daily life. The Center for Disease...
Between spit-up, sweat, drool, food and human contact, your little baby can get a little grimy. Regular bathing helps keep your baby clean. Additionally, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital explains that bath time fosters parent-baby bonding, and...
Circumcision Opinions from Readers The following was sent to me; it does not necessarily reflect the opinions of this site. I would like to make some comments about your circumcision article, as it seems quite biased in favor of circumcision....
