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Women in Zambia: How a Worm Disease May Raise Cervical Cancer Risk

March 13, 2026

In Zambia, many women face two health threats that can work together. One is a parasite called Schistosoma haematobium, which lays eggs in the body and can end up in the female reproductive organs. The other is human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that can cause cervical cancer if it stays in

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HPV Vaccine: A Missed Chance for Girls in North India

January 21, 2026

In North India, many secondary school girls and their moms don't know much about the HPV vaccine. This is a big problem. The vaccine can stop cervical cancer. But if people don't know about it, they can't use it. This is a chance we're missing. Cervical cancer is a big deal. It's a serious disease.

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A Fresh Look at HPV Vaccine Changes

January 8, 2026

The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently updated its recommendation for the HPV vaccine, suggesting just one dose instead of the usual two or three. This change comes after a review of global vaccine schedules, bypassing the usual lengthy process involving the Advisory

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Cervical Cancer Screening Just Got a Big Upgrade

January 6, 2026

Cervical cancer screening is about to become more accessible and affordable for women in the U. S. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has updated its guidelines to include self-collected vaginal samples for HPV testing. This change aims to make screening easier and more convenie

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What Do Future Nurses in Saudi Arabia Really Know About HPV?

January 5, 2026

HPV is a common virus that many people don't understand well. A study looked at female nursing students in Saudi Arabia. These students are future healthcare workers. The study wanted to see what they know and think about HPV and its vaccine. The students knew HPV is a virus. They also knew it can

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Why Do Some Girls in Poor Countries Get the HPV Vaccine and Others Don't?

December 23, 2025

Cervical cancer is a big problem for women worldwide, but there's a vaccine that can stop it. The HPV vaccine is a powerful tool, yet many girls in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) aren't getting it. This is a big deal because these countries are struggling to fight cervical cancer. A recen

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New Ways to Check for Cervical Cancer: What You Need to Know

December 4, 2025

Cervical cancer screening just got a big update. Now, women have more choices. They can use a self-swab HPV test. This test is easier and less invasive than the old Pap test. The American Cancer Society says this change could help more women get checked regularly. HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a

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Older Gay Men and the Hidden Threat of Anal Cancer

November 23, 2025

Many people with HIV are living longer thanks to better treatments. A lot of them are over 50 and identify as men who have sex with men (MSM). These men face a higher risk of anal cancer and anal HPV infections, which cause it. But how much do they know about these risks and how to get checked? A r

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Is New Tech Better at Spotting Cervical Cancer Early?

November 3, 2025

Researchers recently tested a new device designed to help doctors spot cervical cancer earlier. This gadget, called the Optoelectronic Imaging Tracing System, is meant to assist in checking women who have a high risk of cervical cancer due to a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). The study inv

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Why Some Parents Hesitate to Vaccinate Kids Against HPV

August 26, 2025

In the United States, HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a major cause of several types of cancer, including cervical, anal, and some oral cancers. Since 2006, a vaccine has been available to protect against the most common cancer-causing HPV types. However, not enough children are getting this vaccin