Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv) Genital human papilloma virus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD), the most common symptom of which is genital warts. Of the more than 60 types of human papilloma virus (HPV), 20 are associated with genital...

Papillomaviruses are a diverse group of DNA-based viruses that infect the skin and mucous membranes of humans and a variety of animals. Over 100 different human papillomavirus (HPV) types have been identified. Some HPV types may cause warts while others...

A drug already used to fight ovarian and lung cancers received expanded federal approval Thursday as part of a combined treatment for late-stage cervical cancer. The combination of the drug, Hycamtin, and cisplatin is the first drug treatment for women...

Heather Burcham, whose battle with cervical cancer led her to urge legislators to try to keep girls from sharing in her fate, has died of the disease. She was 31.Burcham, of Houston, died Saturday."Her pain and suffering have forever ceased," Gov. Rick Perry said Monday....

Heather Burcham, whose battle with cervical cancer led her to urge legislators to try to keep girls from sharing in her fate, has died of the disease. She was 31.Burcham, of Houston, died Saturday."Her pain and suffering have forever ceased," Gov. Rick Perry said Monday....

For children whose health insurance doesn't cover newly recommended shots, it's better to have no insurance at all, a new study suggests.Free vaccines are available to children who are uninsured or qualify for public insurance.But many states can't afford to help children with inadequate private...