Cancer caused by the common human papillomavirus infection, also known as HPV, is increasing in some women in the U.S., researchers said this month. They found that rates of cervical cancer — which is ...

Groundbreaking studies reveal the potential of cell therapies to achieve long-term remission in HPV-associated cancers, ...

One reason medical experts find this awareness gap so concerning is its potential impact on future cancer rates. As HPV infection rates remain high, they worry we could see a significant increase in ...

When Joslyn Chaiprasert-Paguio was 18, her mother signed her up for a life insurance policy. One of the requirements was to get a Pap smear. That was a first for her, as Chaiprasert-Paguio had never ...

Around 10% of people who catch HPV will go on to have a long-lasting infection that increases the risk of cancer. From there, it can take up to 20 years for cancer to emerge. Over 200 types of human ...

Yes, cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers linked to HPV. HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that most people contract at some point in life. Your body will usually get ...

Could a single series of shots really prevent six different cancers? For Leighann Lenti, the answer came too late. In her late 30s, she noticed unusual bleeding and cramping, chalking it up to ...

A nanoparticle vaccine designed to fight cancers induced by human papillomavirus (HPV) eradicated tumors in an animal model ...

Decisions about the HPV vaccine among adolescents and their families are influenced by a web of social, cultural and ...

An alternative to conventional cervical screening—otherwise known as smear tests or Pap smears—is now available and may help more women detect the human papillomavirus (HPV) before it becomes cervical ...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes most cases of cervical cancer. However, other factors such as smoking, having a weak immune system, and long-term use of birth control pills can increase a person’s ...