Pap smears are screening tools to detect any abnormal changes in cervical cells which may indicate cancer or HPV.

Cervical cytology tests—more commonly known as Pap smears —every three years will remain the preferred testing method for women ages 21 to 29.

Many women are likely familiar with the Pap smear, but some might not know about the HPV test (human papillomavirus test). Pap smears and HPV tests are the most common ways to detect cervical ...

Ovarian cancer is often called the silent killer. In this report, Firstpost brings out expert insights on why it remains ...

(NEW YORK) — Although most women are accustomed to having Pap smears to test for cervical cancer — a disease that strikes 12,000 American women each year, according to the U.S. Centers for ...

A test for HPV detects precancerous changes of the cervix earlier and more accurately than the Pap smear, according to a large clinical trial published this week. The randomized, controlled study ...

A test for HPV detects precancerous changes of the cervix earlier and more accurately than the Pap smear, according to a large clinical trial published Tuesday.

The pap smear (or pap test) is one of the cornerstones of women's health. It was introduced in the 1940's as a way to screen for abnormal cervical cells. Starting at the age of 21 women are ...

A new study finds that one-time cervical cancer screening for women with limited health care access is worthwhile. A DNA test to detect HPV could be used for mobile van delivery of same-day screening ...

HPV test may be better than Pap smears at detecting early cervical cancer: Study Dr. Ashton discusses what to know about the stunning new study that says HPV blood tests were more likely to detect ...