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HPV self-tests allow patients to collect a sample themselves, instead of having a healthcare provider collect it.

Ramez N. Eskander, MD, discusses the heterogenous nature of endometrial cancer and molecular testing being used to identify appropriate patients for specific treatments. He also highlights what study ...

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Jan. 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Smoke-soaked firefighter gear can be rife with ...

More than 67,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, but a new blood test is offering ...

January is National Radon Action Month, and the American Lung Association is raising awareness of the potential health risks of radon and the importance of home testing. Exposure to radon is the ...

In early December, the American Cancer Society updated its guidelines for the first time since 2020. Now, all women ...

A mammogram is an X-ray of breast tissue which detects abnormalities. The procedure takes about 20 minutes. The NHS invites ...

Cervical cancer claims thousands of women’s lives every year. It happens more due to low screening and lack of awareness.

Dr. Bethany Malone has treated a lot of colorectal cancer patients. The youngest, not counting those with genetic conditions, was 19 years old.Colorectal cancer used to be considered a cancer of older ...

If you smoke and want to quit, call the national quit line at 1-800-784-8669 to speak with a confidential coach. In what ...

A Republican state lawmaker wants to require insurance coverage for ovarian cancer screenings in Pennsylvania. Rep. Joe Hogan ...