Men are at risk of contracting dangerous forms of oral human papillomavirus (HPV) throughout their lives, according to new research. To prevent the formation of HPV-associated cancers in the throat ...

The HPV vaccine may prevent throat and mouth cancers in men, even among those who have not been vaccinated against the disease, according to a study published Sept. 10 in the Journal of the American ...

In recent years, medical professionals have noted a significant increase in oral cancer cases linked to the Human papillomavirus (HPV). The American Cancer Society reports alarming figures regarding ...

New recommendations that aim to help doctors communicate more efficiently with patients who are newly diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV)-related head and neck cancer have been issued by the ...

In a nationally representative survey, 34% of U.S. adults were unaware of HPV and 38% were not aware of the HPV vaccine. Even individuals who were aware of HPV often didn't know about its links to ...

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a major source of cancer that’s now almost entirely preventable through vaccination. But sobering research out today shows that Americans are largely in the dark ...

The HPV vaccine has significantly reduced rates of cervical cancer across the world, yet the CDC insists on review ...

WASHINGTON - A prolonged sore throat once was considered a cancer worry mainly for smokers and drinkers. Today there's another risk: A sexually transmitted virus is fueling a rise in oral cancer. The ...

In more recent decades, HPV has been shown as a risk factor for developing head and neck cancer. Head and neck cancer covers everything from throat, tongue, and tonsil cancer to laryngeal, mouth, and ...

Few viruses are as widespread – and sometimes misunderstood – as the human papillomavirus, or HPV. It’s so common that most of us – up to 80% – will encounter it at some point in our lives, often ...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a risk factor for laryngeal cancer. However, more research is necessary to determine how HPV contributes to this type of cancer. Laryngeal cancer is a type of throat ...