CHICAGO -- The first national estimate suggests nearly half of U.S. men have genital infections caused by a sexually transmitted virus, and 1 in 4 has strains linked with several cancers. Most human ...

What Causes Genital Warts? Genital warts are caused by certain strains of HPV. Warts found on other parts of your body are caused by a different virus. You can't get genital warts from touching your ...

The HPV vaccine has led to an 80 percent decrease in cervical precancer cases among young women, showing its effectiveness in preventing cervical cancer. Extensive research confirms that the HPV ...

In 2017, Leighann Lenti began experiencing bleeding between periods, cramping and vaginal discharge. At the time, she was in her late 30s and thought these changes were simply part of perimenopause. A ...

Some experts say that nearly all sexually active people may contract human papillomavirus (HPV) within months to a few years of becoming sexually active. HPV is a group of viruses that can cause skin ...

Warts in private areas can be a concerning and often embarrassing health issue. While they might seem like a minor inconvenience, they can indicate underlying health conditions that require immediate ...

Women’s health is uniquely vulnerable to infections due to biological, hormonal, and societal factors. The anatomy of the female reproductive system provides a more conducive environment for certain ...

Warts are usually harmless, but they can certainly be an eyesore. Over time, warts usually go away by themselves. However, if you do choose to seek treatment, we’ve got you covered. Depending on the ...

Although breast cancer takes the top spot and most of the attention, cervical cancer is still one of the most common cancers ...

In people 18 to 59, 1 in 5 is reportedly infected with high-risk genital HPV. — -- Infection with human papilloma virus, or HPV, continues to be the most common sexually transmitted infection in ...