ALMOST a third of women skip life-saving smear tests – often through fear or embarrassment. But millions of lives could be saved with a simple at-home test instead, according to new research.

Breast exams, birth control and family planning are just some of the reasons not to skip your annual ob-gyn appointment.

Women now have an alternative to the Pap smear as a screening test for cervical cancer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved an at-home screening test. As Reuters reported, Pap ...

A new BMJ study found HPV testing using menstrual blood was as accurate as standard cervical screening. Here’s what it could ...

In 2026, Barbados will reach its 60th anniversary. For Barbadians, our biggest challenge is poor health, specifically non-communicable diseases like ...

There’s finally a smear test alternative – but why has it taken so long? - IN FOCUS : As scientists discover that menstrual ...

The experts share answers to the most commonly asked smear test questions and advice on getting through the test if you're anxious.

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 cancer, ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first at-home screening test for cervical cancer, the product’s maker announced on Friday. The DIY test could serve as an alternative to ...

As a mum, your days are probably a mix of nursery or school runs, while juggling work-related or other household tasks. This often means that your own health concerns often slip to the bottom of the ...

Cervical cancer can be prevented with timely screening and HPV vaccination. Learn about Pap smear tests, HPV DNA testing, vaccine effectiveness, and the right age for vaccination.

GLASGOW, United Kingdom — Instead of attending a clinic to have a Pap smear test, in the future women may be able perform a test at home to check for cervical cancer. A British trial in 600 women ...