These are the first federal guidelines on circumcision, a brief medical procedure that involves cutting away the foreskin around the tip of the penis.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
Forum spotlights Affordable Care Act mandates
As deadlines approach, Maine business leaders vary in how clearly they understand the federal requirements.
FairPoint strikers protest outside Chamber forum
The striking workers say FairPoint has taken away their health insurance while sponsoring a forum to help businesses understand how to manage health insurance.
Report: Deaths from avoidable hospital errors down
The reduction of these avoidable incidents – such as falls, adverse drug events and more – meant $12 billion in savings to the health-care system between 2011 and 2013, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Marijuana dispensary to open in vacant Gardiner train station
A ribbon-cutting ceremony welcomes the new medical marijuana dispensary, which is set to open next week.
Is there anything that aspirin can’t do? Well, maybe
A study shows aspirin may not prevent first heart attacks or first strokes.
Time outdoors reduces kids’ risk for eye problems
Researchers find children who spend 14 hours a week outside can lower the risk they will need glasses.
Government to hit the malls, shopping for health care enrollees
Officials will visit on busy days to promote insurance signups, which totaled 462,000 in the first week.
China opens Ebola center in Liberian capital
Liberia is a close trading partner with China, which has pledged $81 million to aid West Africa’s fight against the disease.
Study says 70 percent of Americans with HIV don’t have disease in check
Younger people are more likely not to have HIV under control, the CDC says.