Among the more than 100 types of human papillomavirus (HPV), at least 14 are considered as 'high-risk' types which can cause ...

Sarah Waters, 33, was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2022 after a routine smear test and has since had a full hysterectomy ...

Human papillomaviruses, or HPVs, can cause dangerous infections in the skin and mucous membranes and may lead to cancer.

A 36-year-old mum who nearly skipped her cervical screening due to embarrassment about being examined has revealed that the ...

The two most important things you can do to prevent cervical cancer are to get the HPV vaccine if you are eligible, and to be tested regularly according to American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines.

Women 65 and older face significantly higher rates of cervical cancer-causing HPV infections than younger women, despite current medical guidelines that typically discontinue screening at 65. The ...

But the truth is that, although HPV is common, certain strains of the virus can be dangerous. And as with any STI, there’s a ...

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Women aged 65 and above are still at heightened risk of cervical cancer caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), suggest the findings of a large observational study published in the open access journal ...

One of the best things about Portugal is its incredible coastline, but with literally thousands of beaches, figuring out ...

Objectives Persistence of human papillomaviruses (HPVs) is necessary for cervical carcinogenesis. We evaluated incidence and duration of type-specific HPV infections and the influence of age and ...

Objective To improve primary prevention of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection by promoting vaccination and increased condom use among upper secondary school students. Design Cluster randomised ...