The American Cancer Society has recently updated cervical screening guidelines for HPV and cervical cancer. Here are the main ...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection, and nearly everyone who is sexually active will ...

A new study suggests a single HPV vaccination appears just as effective as two doses at preventing the viral infection that ...

Imagine your skin as a bustling city. Each cell is a hardworking citizen, repairing sun damage and keeping the peace. But lurking in the shadows is a virus long thought to be a harmless drifter: ...

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 ...

Cancer, even the word itself, evokes fear. It’s a shadow that looms over nearly everyone as they age, sparking anxious questions: Will I get it? What kind? Will it be caught early enough? While ...

Papillomas are noncancerous growths that can develop on your skin or mucous membranes. They rarely turn cancerous but can cause problems if they grow large and press on healthy tissue. Infection with ...

University of Bristol provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK. Few viruses are as widespread – and sometimes misunderstood – as the human papillomavirus, or HPV. It’s so common ...