How the immortal cells of Henrietta Lacks saved millions of lives
Over 70 years after her death, Lacks' family has finally received compensation for her enormous contribution to medical history.
I was so embarrassed by my illness I could barely say it
Who knew my college fun would come back to bite me in the butt?
Change in oral sex attitudes causing rise in HPV-related throat cancer
People who have had over 6 lifetime oral sex partners are 8.5 percent more likely to contract oropharyngeal cancer than those who have not had oral sex.
Woman Wins $5.2M from GEICO After Catching STD in Insured Car
The woman claimed that her ex-partner's "GEICO-issued automobile insurance policy provided coverage for her injuries and losses."
Cervical Cancer Could Be Eliminated in the U.S. in 20 Years
A huge boost in screenings could see cases of the preventable disease plummet.
We Must Restore Trust in Science to Stop Anti-Vaxxers
The first weeks of a baby's life is the worst possible moment for parents to start discussions about childhood immunizations. Yet, this is exactly what happens in most settings.
Anti-vax Movement Is on the Rise in These 12 States
Anti-vaccine activities appear to be more of a western phenomenon, especially in the Pacific Northwest and American Southwest.
HPV Test Could Replace Pap Smears for Many Women
Women aged between 21 to 65 years old are currently advised to be screened every three years.
All Boys in U.K. Will Be Given HPV Vaccine
The vaccination program for teenage boys is also expected to help reduce the number of cervical cancers in women.
Study Finds HPV Test Viable Alternative to Pap Smear
There may be significantly fewer Pap smears performed in the future.
What's the Difference Between HIV and HPV?
Bill Gates claimed that President Donald Trump asked him to explain the difference between HIV and HPV.
Doctors May Create Gender Gap in HPV Vaccination
Doctors are treating their male and female patients differently when it comes to preventing the most common STI.
Oral Sex and Smoking Increase Oral HPV Cancer Risk
HPV-related cancer is many times more common in men than women.
HPV: Oral Sex Risks Men Need to Know
There are some 11.5 million men in the U.S. who currently have oral HPV compared to only 3.2 million women.
Examining Links Between Oral Sex, HPV and Oral Cancer
Oral cancers related to the common human papilloma virus have increased dramatically in the past three decades.
No One Will Talk About Anal Cancer
Because bringing up the condition is still a social taboo, prevention and treatment for anal cancer are stuck in the 1970s.
HPV Vaccine Recommended By Top U.S. Cancer Centers
Preventing the human papillomavirus is critical for reducing rates of certain cancers, according to 69 of the nation's leading clinical and research facilities.
HPV Infections Increase Risk for Head and Neck Cancer
New research finds certain types of the human papillomavirus make a person 22 times more likely to develop oropharyngeal cancer.
Haiti's Cervical Cancer Epidemic
In much of the world, the disease has been all but cured, but in developing countries it remains a common killer of women.