Circumcision and other forms of male genital mutilation have always been a puzzle. The ritual mutilations can leave the man vulnerable to infection and even death. So why do some societies insist on such a risky ritual for their men? picked by bingo 1 year ago

The recent study says that as much as five receptive zones of the penis are removed during circumcision procedure. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

One out of five male black bass in American river basins have egg cells growing inside their sexual organs, a sign of how widespread fish feminizing has become. picked by proverb 2 months ago

The British Whitehall II study, a long-term study of the health of more than 10,000 British civil servants has found indications that high-density lipoproteins (HDL), the "good cholesterol" may have a marked effect on delaying or preventing the onset of dementia. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

In an "extraordinary development" in the fight against AIDS, a medical journal article published Friday says that conclusive data shows there is no question circumcision reduces men's chances of catching HIV by up to 60 percent. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

A man who gave himself a DIY circumcision using nail clippers was taken to hospital for emergency treatment. picked by bornbad 5 months ago

An Indonesian city is offering more than 1,000 boys a free circumcision as part of celebrations for the 58th anniversary of its foundation, a report said Tuesday.

58th! What's special about that? picked by topofall 1 year ago

Clinics offering discounted or free circumcision for men in sub-Saharan Africa are experiencing long lines and keen interest as word spreads that the operation provides partial protection against HIV and may offer other benefits, researchers report. picked by bellybombers 12 months ago

City health officials are considering a program to urge circumcision for men at high risk of HIV, noting studies that the procedure can reduce the chances of getting the virus. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Children born in the winter months already have a few strikes against them. Study after study has shown that they test poorly, don't get as far in school, earn less, are less healthy, and don't live as long as children born at other times of year. Researchers have spent years documenting the effect and trying to understand it. picked by nateebiinature 2 months ago

Male cats, like human beings, have only one X chromosome in their DNA meaning that they should be unable to inherit different colours. The cat's new owner, Karen Horne, said ''As a vet I can tell you that it is genetically impossible to get a male cat that is tortoiseshell coloured." Now, she has one.

<--- not the actual cat. picked by meggysue 3 months ago

According to a new study on female alcohol use and blood pressure, young women who consume two or three alcoholic drinks a week are much more fun to do research on than women who do not consume alcohol. picked by buddha 2 years ago

The oldest known human hairs could be the strands discovered in fossil hyena poop found in a South African cave, a new study hints. picked by Bornbad 10 months ago

A team of researchers at Penn Sate has used an animal model to reveal, for the first time, a physiological basis for the effect of alcohol on male sexual behavior, including increased sexual arousal and decreased sexual inhibition. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Federal regulators have cleared the way for the first human trials of human embryonic stem-cell research, authorizing researchers to test whether the cells are safe to use in spinal injury patients. picked by Bornbad 10 months ago

A gene has been found in male cichlid fish that evolved to lure female fish so that male cichlids can deposit sperm in the females mouths. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The researchers, who published their "Neurological Injuries from Car Surfing" study, found head injuries suffered from the practice of standing on a moving car's roof can potentially be more serious than head injuries from motor vehicle collisions.

*Really? Duh! picked by kakana 4 months ago

Another good reason for a glass of cabernet. picked by suebe 1 year ago

After getting promising results from experiments with rats, University of Michigan scientists say they're preparing for a clinical study of whether eating tart cherries can help people reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.

And when that woman also happens to be a lioness, the male who scorned her should really keep out of the way.

Unfortunately for him, this male lion got a little to close to his angry mate - and suffered the consequences. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago