HPV

HPV Vaccine Works, But Some Parents Say Not for My Kid

According to a new study published in The Lancet Public Health, among the over 4 million children in the United States not yet vaccinated against HPV, nearly 60 percent of the parents were not...

Male Virgins Can Still Get HPV

You don’t need to have sex to catch HPV, according to these male virgins with the STD.

Genital Warts May Be Prevented With Just 2 HPV Vaccine Doses

New research backs theory that two doses of the HPV vaccine are just as effective as three in preventing genital warts.

Gross Photos Reveal Why You Should Never Go Barefoot In Public Showers

A Texas man undergoes skin graft surgery after catching an HPV foot infection from going barefoot into the gym shower.

Bangladeshi Girl May Have 'Tree Man Syndrome'

Sahana Khatun, a 10-year-old girl in Bangladesh, is suspected to be the world’s first female with "tree man" disease.

Should The HPV Vaccine Become Mandatory?

A new report has shown that HPV infection rates are just as high among men as women. Should the vaccine be mandatory for both genders?

The 'Tree Man' Has Been Cured

Adul Bajandar has become the first person to be cured of the warts caused by his rare genetic disease, epidermodysplasia verruciformis.

What You Need To Know About Anal Cancer

Anal cancer can be deadly if left untreated, so it’s important not to be shy with your doctor if you have symptoms.

HPV Vaccine Update: Two Shots Work As Well As Three

An expert panel enlisted by the federal government has recommended that kids under the age of 15 need to only receive two, not three, doses of the HPV vaccine to be best protected.

HPV Linked To Cancers Of The Head And Neck

New research looks into HPV’s role in tumor development to gauge the viability of different treatment options for patients suffering from specific types of cancer.

HPV Vaccine’s Potential Side Effects

The human papillomavirus vaccine is safe and effective at preventing the infection, which is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the country.