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HPV High Risk Cancer Statistics: 25 Percent Of American Men, 20 Percent Of Women [VIDEO]
By Lori Brown | Apr 07, 2017 09:30 AM EDTCDC warns the American public about the high prevalence of HPV among adults.
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Mom Outraged After School Gave Young Daughter HPV Vaccine
By Anne Collins | Feb 04, 2017 11:20 AM ESTHealth official said the vaccine is only released to the public if scientific tests, called clinical trials, show the benefits outweigh the risks. NHS claimed the safety and effectiveness of Gardasil, the vaccine used to guard against HPV, has been rigorously tested in clinical trials.
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Cervical Cancer Deadlier Than Previously Thought: US Sees Higher Death Rates
By Beatrix Smith | Jan 24, 2017 10:01 PM ESTCervical cancer death rates more serious than previously thought, a new study found.
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January National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: How To Prevent This Deadly Disease In Women?
By Angela Laguipo | Jan 16, 2017 07:24 PM ESTSince it's National Cervical Cancer Awareness this month, women are advised on how to prevent this type of deadly cancer.
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New HPV Test May Replace Pap Smear To Detect Cervical Cancer
By Angela Laguipo | Jan 13, 2017 09:10 AM ESTA new DNA test may help detect cervical cancer and may replace pap smear testing.
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Sexually Transmitted Cancers Caused By HPV Infections; Symptoms and Treatments [VIDEO]
By yasmin reyes | Nov 10, 2016 09:30 AM ESTThe human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for many sexually transmitted forms of cancers. Knowing the cancer's early symptoms leads to early detection, which is crucial in determining the most effective treatment, which often include, surgery, radiation therapy or chemotherapy.
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How To Start Regular Woman's Body Check?
By Sara Gale | Apr 26, 2016 04:20 AM EDTWomen might have to start regular check-ups as early as 18 for most diseases since early diagnosis would help in better intervention of the diseases. It is advisable for women to get appropriate guidance from their doctors regarding the tests they need to take up as well as verify whether or not their insurance plans cover the tests.
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CDC Updates HPV Vaccine Recommendations to Prevent Cancer
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 02, 2016 11:39 AM ESTThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated vaccine recommendations for HPV.
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Oral Sex Increases Cancer Risk by 22 Times
By Kanika Gupta | Jan 25, 2016 04:06 PM ESTBad news for the couples! Oral sex can increase your risk of head and neck cancer significantly, said a new study
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Oregon Allows OTC Prescription Of Birth Control Pills, California To Follow Suit
By Peter R | Jan 04, 2016 11:31 AM ESTThe new law came into effect on January 1. Women will have to share their medical history with qualified pharmacists who can choose to refuse pills.
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Not all Doctors Recommend HPV Vaccines for Preteens, Survey Says
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 04, 2016 10:33 AM ESTNot all doctors strongly recommend preteens to get the HPV vaccine, a new survey found.
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GSK, Merck HPV Vaccines not linked to Two Health Conditions, Review Reports
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 05, 2015 03:27 PM ESTEuropean drug regulator found that HPV vaccines do not cause two health syndromes.
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HPV Vaccine Offers Long-term Protection, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 18, 2014 01:16 PM EDTAccording to a new study, researchers found that the human papillomavirus vaccine can offer protection against the virus for at least eight years.
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HPV's Genes Can Be Edited To Kill Cervical Cancer
By Kamal Nayan | Aug 09, 2014 02:09 PM EDTResearchers have taken over a defense system generally used by bacteria to fend off viral infections and redirected it against the human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a new study.
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HPV Vaccination Rates Need to Go Up, CDC Reports
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 25, 2014 09:27 AM EDTA new CDC report found that the HPV vaccination rates for boys and girls are still too low.
