The HPV vaccine, called Gardasil-9 — which has no live virus and is completely non-infectious — protects against the six types of HPV most likely to cause cancer, Eckert says. (These are strains 6, 11 ...

The vaccine is typically given in a series of two doses 6 to 12 months apart for kids or teenagers, and three doses over the ...

No woman has ever benefited from knowing less about her body. Alarmingly, being under-informed can have serious consequences ...

Data shows it can prevent six types of cancer. But anti-vaccine activists, including U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy ...

Chris Riley's symptoms started in the summer of 2021. At first, he didn't think much about them. His throat felt a little sore, and he noticed hardening of his lymph nodes. At 57 years old, Riley ...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a prevalent yet often misunderstood virus ... Human papillomavirus testing can detect the presence of the virus in cervical cells and identify individuals at risk for ...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) treatment depends on the type of infection. Bacterial infections, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia, are treated with antibiotics and can be cured. Viral ...

A new study published in The Lancet HIV reveals gaps in knowledge surrounding the prevention of HPV-related cancers in people ...

A new study published in The Lancet HIV reveals gaps in knowledge surrounding the prevention of HPV-related cancers in people living with HIV and outlines future research priorities.