There is no cure for human papillomavirus, or HPV, a viral infection that affects nearly 80 percent of the population by the age of 45, according to the US National Institutes of Health. Posts on ...

Persistent viral infections, such as high-risk HPV, can trigger a sustained immune response, leading to endothelial dysfunction, arterial plaque formation and increased cardiovascular risk.

The virus is transmitted through sexual contact ... But the science has shown that men can be the reservoir of an HPV infection because they don't know that they have it, and they could ...

At its meeting on Tuesday, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) considered whether the U.S. should ...

HPV is a common virus with over 200 types, some causing cancer. The HPV vaccine protects against cervical, throat, and anal cancers, offering the best protection when given early.

Aside from recent outbreaks of polio in war-torn regions of the world, the deadly virus is close to being eradicated, thanks ...

Researchers have found that Schistosoma haematobium may increase cervical cancer risk by altering gene activity, even after ...

A safe alternative to clinician-administered tests, the self-test for HPV can help prevent cervical cancer. Read more at ...

The researchers analyzed changes to gene expression in ecDNA formed by HPV and human DNA hybridization in oropharyngeal tumor ...

The HPV vaccine is a highly effective means of preventing cancer. Learn how it works and why it's essential for public health in the US.

Natural killer cell deficiency should be considered in patients susceptible to herpes virus or papillomavirus with persistently decreased NK cell function.