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HPV helps with cervical conditions

A new study finds that women diagnosed with pre-cancerous cervical conditions after they get the HPV vaccine can still benefit from the shot because it cuts their risk of future HPV-related cervical disease.

Cancer from oral sex on the rise

The rate of oral cancers linked to the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV) rose dramatically over two decades, according to new research.

Cervical vaccine for anal cancer

A vaccine routinely used to shield against cervical cancer caused by the HPV also reduces women's risk of anal cancer, a study published by the journal The Lancet Oncology says.

HPV vaccine= less cervical problems

A vaccine to prevent cervical cancer, triggered by HPV, has helped reduce the number of teenage girls developing abnormalities in their cervix by as much as 50%.

Half of men may have HPV infections

Half of men in the general population may be infected with human papillomavirus or HPV, strengthening the case for vaccinating boys against HPV, US researchers said.

Warts virus linked to oral cancer

Mouth and throat cancer could be caused by the virus that causes genital warts and cervical cancer, and it could be spreading through sex and French-kissing.

HPV vaccine stops genital warts

A new study finds that the HPV vaccine protects not only against the sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer, but also helps prevent genital warts and low-grade cervical growths.

HPV vaccine for developing world?

Vaccine manufacturers may be able to produce a lower-cost HPV vaccine in spite of the complicated array of patent protections on the technology, say researchers.

Genital wart virus raises HIV risk

Men who carry the virus that causes genital warts may be at increased risk of HIV infection, a study of Kenyan men suggests.

Anal HPV in hetero men common

Contrary to what's traditionally been believed, anal infection with the virus that causes genital warts is common in heterosexual men, a new study confirms.