Health News Archives

Many Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV Vaccine
Study shows only 49% intended to do so if child was aged 9 to 12

Cervical Cancer Screens Effective But More Can Be Done
Women who don't have timely tests 5 times more likely to be diagnosed with advanced disease

Health Tip: Protect Yourself Against Cervical Cancer
Ways to help lower your risk

Dealing Cervical Cancer a Knockout Blow
Doctors step up efforts to vaccinate young women against virus that causes the disease

New HPV Vaccine Promising in Mice
It might cover all types of HPV and be given as a nasal spray, researchers say

Topical Cream Treats Precancerous Lesions of Vulva
Researchers note invasive surgery is currently the most common treatment

DNA-Based HPV Tests More Accurate Than Pap Smears
Findings show they detect more precancerous cervical lesions

Health Tip: Get Screened for Cancer
Here are tests you should have

Obese Women Less Likely to Be Tested for Some Cancers
Study finds they're not getting needed screenings for breast and cervical tumors

Low-Income Women’s Cancer Screenings Cost Effective: Report
Total cost about $555, government analysis shows.