The cervix, which has long been seen as a passive component in the reproductive system, serves as a vital gateway between the ...

Persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection causes almost all cervical cancers. Cervical cancer screening is recommended ...

The session titled “Defeating Cancer by Curing Infections” at European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious ...

In fact, 25 percent of cervical cancer diagnoses occur in women over the age of 65, and cervical cancers diagnosed in this ...

“Unfortunately, Alabama is significantly higher in both cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates when compared to the U.S. Fortunately, HPV vaccination can eliminate the vast majority of cervical ...

A parasitic worm may raise the risk of cervical cancer through several mechanisms, scientists have found, although HPV ...

The United States has seen progress in reducing certain cancer risks, as overall smoking rates remain on a decline.

A new study finds that Schistosoma haematobium infection, and its treatment, can activate cancer-related genes in the cervix, ...

Menopause marks the end of a woman’s childbearing years, but it doesn’t mark the end of the need for a particular screening ...

Researchers discovered that S. haematobium infection can trigger changes in gene activity associated with cancer development in the cervical lining, and alarmingly, these changes intensify ...

New research presented at ESCMID Global 2025 reveals that S. haematobium, a parasitic infection, may increase cervical cancer risk by triggering harmful gene activity—especially after treatment.