Don't miss out on the headlines from Health. Followed categories will be added to My News. The new human papillomavirus (HPV) test will prevent up to 30 per cent more women from developing cervical ...

CERVICAL screening helps prevent cervical cancer from developing and saves thousands of lives every year in the UK. But many women avoid a smear test like the plague because they find them ...

In the UK, women recieve a letter inviting them to a smear test as soon as they hit 25 - but the appointment can bring some anticipation and worry. The smear test - also known as Cervical Screening - ...

Many women delay or avoid GP visits due to embarrassment about discussing symptoms such as changes in vaginal discharge ...

Cervical cancer ranks fourth in global female cancer incidence. There are often no discernible symptoms in the early stages, but it can lead to death if severe, making regular examinations vital.

Roche’s CINtec PLUS Cytology is the only FDA-approved and CE-marked dual-stain test to triage human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive cervical cancer screening test results Dual-stain biomarkers aid in ...

The NHS has come under fire for a 'bizarre' advert promoting cervical screenings which suggested women could 'listen to Harry Styles' during the procedure. A poster featuring Great British Bake Off ...

Regular cervical screening is still one of the best ways to protect yourself from the risk of cervical cancer. The test usually takes about five minutes and in many GP practices and clinics you will ...

Let’s talk about the recent changes to cervical screening in Ireland You may be wondering why so many people are talking about ‘having HPV’ these days. It’s because since 2020, when you come for a ...

A woman who had a near-miss experience with cervical cancer has launched an online petition - calling for the NHS to reverse its new smear test rule. The NHS England change - introduced in July - ...

"Shocking and really terrifying" - that's how it felt for Alliance Party assembly member Michelle Guy when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer in November 2023. Guy, who was 44 at the time and ...