The nation's most influential pediatricians group says the health benefits of circumcision in newborn boys outweigh any risks and insurance companies should pay for it. In its latest policy statement ...

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD Key Takeaways Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the ...

U.S. health officials on Tuesday released a draft of long-awaited federal guidelines on circumcision, saying medical evidence supports having the procedure done despite opposition from advocates who ...

Circumcision before the age of five can double a boy's risk of developing autism, controversial research suggests. Scientists believe the finding may be linked to stress caused by the pain of the ...

The circumcision procedure itself carries a significant risk of HIV transmission if carried out under unsafe conditions, according to a study. The research, published in the March issue of Annals of ...

Men who are circumcised may have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer, a new study finds. Researchers at the University of Washington surveyed 1,754 men with prostate cancer, and 1,645 similar ...

CHICAGO — The nation's most influential pediatricians group says the health benefits of circumcision in newborn boys outweigh any risks and insurance companies should pay for it. In its latest policy ...

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