This headline has been quite popular in the media as of late. Scientific sources have been publishing information about this topic, as well as reputable, and not so reputable news outlets. Is it really true? Have scientists in Mexico really discovered the cure to a virus that is rapidly become the most common sexually transmitted infection …
Your childhood was probably filled with memories of your parents always telling you to eat your greens, broccoli being one of the main greens that many children will scrunch their face at. But…did you know that broccoli has many branches of super metabolites that can radically change your health? Discover why your mom was right, …
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Most tobacco cigarette smokers understand that smoking is damaging to their health. The warning labels on cigarette packets try and make that clear! In addition to being a risk factor for heart disease, stroke and respiratory disease, what people may not know is that tobacco smoking is also linked to persistent HPV infections, worsening of …
I’m HPV positive…what do I do now? This is a thought on the mind of many people who get diagnosed with HPV. With the risks for cervical cancer and other complications, the future may seem grey. Most people feel a fear of judgment from anyone who may find out, causing them to keep their diagnosis …
There is no shame around HPV. At least, there shouldn’t be. Yet many women who have HPV feel shameful about it and are worried about sharing the information with future partners, at the risk of being judged. You’re not alone. HPV is Growing HPV is now considered to be the most common sexually transmitted infection …
The Low Down on HPV HPV is a common viral infection and the most common sexually transmitted infection. Most people will contract a strain of HPV in their lifetime. In some cases, HPV infections can lead to complications and can even lead to cancer. What is HPV? Human Papilloma Virus is one of the most …
Anal cancer is a topic that no one wants to talk about, but should be discussed. The American Cancer Society estimates about 8,300 new cases of anal cancer in the United States and over 1,200 deaths to occur as a result. These are not insignificant figures. HPV can lead to and cause anal cancer, which …
Why Get A Pap Smear? Routine checkups testing for HPV with your healthcare provider is your saving grace. Prevention is key in cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is a slow-growing cancer that can take years to proliferate to actual cancer. Starting with abnormal cells, CIN I, II, and III, ASC-US, LSIL, HSIL, and eventually, squamous cell …
HPV is on the rise, and with that, complications from HPV can arise. These complications can be anything from common warts on the back of your hand to painful and invasive genital warts to even cervical cancer. For these reasons, the HPV vaccine is not only preferable for young women to receive, but can also …
You’ve just found a new, fleshy growth around your genitals… could this be HPV? Certain strains of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can cause lesions or warts in the genital area. These growths can be alarming. You may be wondering – what are these growths? Am I going to have them forever? How can I make …
