Cut or Uncut: The Choice Helps Prevent AIDS

At the recent International AIDS Conference in Toronto, new findings suggest that circumcision can be a factor in susceptibility to HIV infections. A trial conducted in Africa led to findings that 'cut' men were less likely to contract HIV than men who were uncut.

"...because the skin layer is thinner, allowing an easier way for the virus to enter...The foreskin is also easily damaged, and its cells include those targeted by the virus."

- CBC News

These results have yet to be confirmed by two ongoing studies which will provide better evidence that either supports or argues against these findings.

While this is all very interesting (and reassuring to a degree), the topic is not what caught my eye. What interested me was that the director of WHO's HIV-AIDS department is Dr. Devin de Cock. That's right. His last name is de Cock. de COCK.

I think at one point in the news article it says, "de Cock said." Say that outloud and try not to laugh. I dare ya.

Anyways, that's all for now. If you want the full article, go here:

http://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2006/08/17/male-circumcision.html