Few viruses are as widespread—and sometimes misunderstood—as the human papillomavirus, or HPV. It's so common that most of us—up to 80%—will encounter it at some point in our lives, often without even ...

Human Papillomavirus now causes many head and neck cancers, not only cervical cancer. Certain high-risk HPV strains persist ...

In a nationally representative survey, 34% of U.S. adults were unaware of HPV and 38% were not aware of the HPV vaccine. Even individuals who were aware of HPV often didn't know about its links to ...

Doctors are thrilled about the latest research out of the U.K. showing the remarkable efficacy of the HPV vaccine. Here's ...

BBC health journalists answer key questions as research suggests the HPV vaccine has prevented 200 deaths from cervical cancer in England.

A child's vaccination schedule usually brings to mind protection against diseases like polio, measles, or hepatitis. Rarely ...

Children who are vaccinated for HPV at age 12-13 have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before they are 30, a study estimates. A study funded by Cancer Research UK and led by Queen Mary ...

Riya had her first Pap smear test at 42. During a routine gynaecology check-up, the doctor gently inserted a small speculum to view the cervix. Using a soft brush, the doctor collected a few cells ...

Researchers credit widespread HPV vaccination for a historic milestone that could reshape the future of cancer prevention. One of the only vaccines that prevents cancer is even more effective than ...

A research study recently published in the Lancet reported that girls who received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine at the age of 12 or 13 had an almost zero risk of dying from cervical cancer ...