Genital

By PTI NEW DELHI: Nearly one in three men over the age of 15 are infected with at least one genital human papillomavirus (HPV) type, and one in five carry one or more of high-risk HPV types, according to a study…

The video shows four little girls, one in tears, in what is referred to as a “camp for genital mutilation" in Conakry. Our Observer says that this is the first time a video of one of these places has emerged. While genital…

Elana Gotkine TUESDAY, Feb. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against routine screening for genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) among asymptomatic…

In France, nearly 125,000 women have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM). The fight against this practice has led to the creation of psychological and surgical care over the last 40 years but the subject remains…

By NICOLE WINFIELD - Associated Press ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis called female genital mutilation a “crime” on Sunday and said the fight for women’s rights, equality and opportunity must…

Physician’s Briefing Staff TUESDAY, Aug. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) did not find new evidence that could result in a change to the 2016 recommendation…

Physician’s Briefing Staff WEDNESDAY, July 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Fifty percent or more of patients undergoing genital gender-affirming surgery (GAS) undergo the procedure outside of their state of…

Ohio House Republicans passed a bill late Tuesday that bans all transgender students from playing high school and college sports and requires genital exams in any disputes.Representatives voted on House Bill 151 on the first day of Pride…

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a known risk factor for cervical cancer. Researchers at Arizona State University are hoping to better understand the factors leading to persistent HPV infection and the progression to cancer, by studying…

By ANI NEW DELHI: Indian Footballers took a stand on the International Day for Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, stating that malpractice needs to come to an end to give an equal chance to children.…