One key recommendation "is not yet widely enough known," said the director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center.

Determined to make HPV and cervical cancer screenings less invasive, these researchers have turned to menstrual blood.

The type you get most often depends on which test is available in your area. The Pap test or smear is a procedure used to collect cells from the cervix so that they can be looked at closely in the lab ...

Even with all this research readily available, some doctors still say many women over 65 don’t need Pap smears, including ...

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 ...

Dr. Nichole Butler-MooYoung represents the gold standard in women's healthcare advocacy. With over two decades of experience ...

McConnell, people who need health care aren’t going to “get over it.” The stakes are far too high for such a dismissive ...

It’s a wrap on the most recent term for the U.S. Supreme Court. The justices delivered a slew of decisions on cases ranging from birthright citizenship to funding for Planned Parenthood.

Finding cervical cancer often starts with an abnormal HPV (human papillomavirus) or Pap test result. This will lead to further tests which can diagnose cervical cancer or pre-cancer. The Pap test and ...

No one wants to be diagnosed with or go through the physical and psychological toll of cancer. Which is why, sometimes, it's ...

Innovative new technology could soon mean that screening for cervical cancer won’t be as uncomfortable as a Pap test, ...

Entering your 30s signals subtle bodily changes, increasing the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension.