Many women are likely familiar with the Pap smear, but some might not know about the HPV test (human papillomavirus test). Pap smears and HPV tests are the most common ways to detect cervical cancer, ...

Breast exams, birth control and family planning are just some of the reasons not to skip your annual ob-gyn appointment.

The pap smear (or pap test) is one of the cornerstones of women's health. It was introduced in the 1940's as a way to screen for abnormal cervical cells. Starting at the age of 21 women are ...

(ABC News) -- Although most women are accustomed to having Pap smears to test for cervical cancer -- a disease that strikes 12,000 American women each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease ...

In 2026, Barbados will reach its 60th anniversary. For Barbadians, our biggest challenge is poor health, specifically non-communicable diseases like ...

The human papillomavirus screening test misses twice as many women who develop cervical cancer as the combination of HPV and Pap testing, according to new research. The study, conducted by researchers ...

During a Pap smear the most uncomfortable part will be when the doctor inserts a speculum into your vagina. However, the pain should be minimal and brief. Peter Dazeley/Getty Images A Pap smear is a ...

If you can’t remember when you had your last pap smear, there’s a chance you might be due for another. So how often should you get a pap smear, exactly? We asked Dr. Margo Harrison, MD, OBGYN and Head ...

Routine cancer screenings can save lives. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers thanks to Pap smears, which can detect abnormal cells before they even develop into cancer. Still, many ...

Cervical cancer can be prevented with timely screening and HPV vaccination. Learn about Pap smear tests, HPV DNA testing, vaccine effectiveness, and the right age for vaccination.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Medical Devices Advisory Committee Microbiology Panel unanimously voted that Roche Molecular Systems’ cobas viral DNA test is safe and effective as a ...