Actress Marcia Cross thought she was in good health when a routine doctor's visit revealed she had anal cancer. The suspected ...

The vaccine protects against the human papillomavirus (HPV), which significantly reduces the risk of cancers caused by HPV.

The measles outbreak is surging in West Texas, especially in under-vaccinated communities, but it’s not just coverage with ...

Cervical cancer incidence is rising, with rural and minoritized populations experiencing worse outcomes due to suboptimal ...

After a long decline, cervical cancer rates are rising in rural counties, increasing a gap with urban counties, a new study ...

In the United States, human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection, according to the CDC | ...

The virus causes warts and, if not treated, can progress to cancer over time. Many women don’t know about the HPV vaccine, which protects against the cancer-causing HPV strain, due to fear, cultural ...

Fewer precancerous lesions are being found in young women undergoing cervical cancer screenings thanks to the human ...

Because almost all cases of cervical cancer can be traced to HPV, some countries think the vaccine will help them eliminate ...

Pope Francis faces a health setback with a bronchial spasm amid his pneumonia battle, while a Texas outbreak underscores the importance of vaccinations.

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From 2008 to 2022, rates for precancerous lesions decreased about 80 percent among 20- to 24-year-old women who were screened ...