Self-administered HPV tests involve inserting a plastic tube — similar to a tampon — into the vagina, then twisting the ...

A doctor and public health expert explains why the new federal guidelines expanding cervical cancer screening to at-home ...

While the Pap was invented in the 1940s and involves inspecting cervical cells for precancerous or cancerous shifts, in the ...

The guidelines, published Jan. 5 by the Health Resources and Services Administration, now recommend that average-risk women ...

Doctor talking with patient at desk in medical office via Getty. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is looking to update its recommendations for screening for cervical cancer. The task force has ...

New federal guidance is expanding testing for cervical cancer with a self-collection method. Dr. Mara Gordon speaks to NPR about why this option might become popular for screening for HPV.

Say goodbye to that painful speculum. Soon, women across the U.S. will be able to conduct their very own at-home Pap smear test, thanks to a new tool approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to remind ourselves that routine screenings are a critical part of our wellness routines. Cervical cancer is among the most preventable ...

A new DIY home swab kit for cervical cancer aims to make Pap smears more comfortable. It's set to be available to Californians in June, with other states to follow. This article is part of a series on ...

Dr. Carla Picardo wants to clear up the confusion about pap smears. A pap smear is a routine procedure to test for cervical cancer in women. Cells are collected from a woman's cervix — the lower, ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is looking to update its recommendations for screening for cervical cancer. The task force has introduced a recommendation that women over the age of 30 test ...