Health News Archives

New HPV Vaccine Might Stop Vulvar Cancer in its Tracks
Working differently than Gardasil, Cervarix, it targets inside of virus, study shows

Health Tip: Getting a Pap Test
Who needs one and when

Doctors Overprescribing the Pap Test
Many ignore guidelines, recommend screening to women at low risk, survey shows

Old, New Pap Methods Equally Good, Dutch Study Finds
But U.S. expert predicts 'major change' in testing methods in a few years

HPV Vaccine No More Painful Than Other Shots
Reports that injection sting is excessive disputed in U.S. study

Cervarix Approved to Help Prevent Cervical Cancer
Vaccine blocks strains of human papilloma virus

Fewer Genital Warts Thanks to HPV Vaccine Program
Australia sees a drop in cases following free Gardasil shots, researchers say

Non-AIDS-Related Cancers Growing Among HIV Patients
Possible reasons for increased rates explored by researchers

Researchers Propose Improved Cervical Cancer Screening
New method uses risk estimation to guide management, experts say

For Hispanics, a Unique Cancer Profile Emerges
Report finds they're less likely to die of cancer but more apt to have certain malignancies