Circumcision may reduce risk of HIV infection

December 14, 2006

Results last year from a study in 3,280 heterosexual men in South Africa, which was also stopped early, showed a 60% drop in the incidence of new infections in men who had been circumcised. There are several reasons why circumcision may protect against HIV infection. Specific cells in the foreskin may be potential targets for HIV infection and also the skin under the foreskin becomes less sensitive and is less likely to bleed reducing risk of infection following circumcision. Check out the full story by the BBC...

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World AIDS Day 2006

December 01, 2006

Today, December 1st, is World Aids Day. This year's campaign is a call for accountability, urging every individual and government to get involved in stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS worldwide. With over 40 million infected around the globe, this disease has quickly become one the leading causes of death. According to the National AIDS Trust:

With “accountability” the theme of this World AIDS Day on 1 December, campaigners across the globe are calling leaders to account not just for good intentions, but for action to make those promises a reality [Worldaidscampaign.com].

Don't just be a bystander, get involved!

1. Wearing a ribbon
2. Talking to people
3. Getting involved in events

Get more info on how you can participate in World AIDS Day 2006 at Worldaidsday.org...

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