Researchers with UNC School of Medicine, Gillings School of Global Health, and Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center ...

HPV (human papillomavirus) is a common virus that causes nearly all cervical cancers. Vaccination and timely screening are ...

The American Cancer Society is endorsing the use of self-swab kits to test for HPV, because they may reduce barriers to cervical cancer screening. The amended guidelines will "help improve compliance ...

A major update to federal women’s health preventive guidance will make it easier for women to get screened for cervical ...

HHS released updated cervical cancer screening guidelines on Jan. 5, allowing for self-administered HPV tests as an ...

ST. LOUIS – There is a new option available for cervical cancer screening for women 30 years of age. The U.S. Health Preventative Services Task Force has endorsed self-testing to help reduce cancer ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration OK'd an at-home test last month, and it is expected to hit the market within a few months WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Women will flock to an HPV ...

The Teal Wand is an FDA-approved device for at-home cervical cancer screening. It works like a tampon, allowing women to ...

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

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.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has endorsed self-testing as a viable option for cervical cancer screening in an effort to make testing more accessible and reduce cancer rates nationwide. The ...

Women who are overdue for cervical cancer screening are most likely to participate in screening when a self-sampling kit is offered by a healthcare professional as part of routine GP appointments, ...