Women's Health

Cervical screening is changing – here’s what the new 5-year test means for you

Smear tests are nobody's favourite, but they're a vital part of healthcare. Now, the way you're tested for HPV is changing. From July, invitations for cervical screening will be sent out every five ...
The Independent

New cervical cancer screening guidelines issued that let women skip unpleasant doctor’s visit

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Tyneside nurse urges people to attend cervical screening - 'A few minutes will save lives'

Sharon Denise Clark urged those eligible to attend their cervical screening appointments - because catching the cancer early ...
CNN

FDA approves first cervical cancer screening device that can be used at home, company says

To get screened for cervical cancer, patients in the United States may no longer need to put their feet in those awkward stirrups, brace for the uncomfortable speculum or even take the time off from ...
Women's Health

9 simple ways to make cervical cancer screenings more comfortable

Attending your cervical cancer screening test can feel like yet another thing on your to-do list. But busyness isn't the only reason people avoid their smear: according to an NHS survey, 62% say they ...
CNN

FDA greenlights self-collection of vaginal samples for cervical cancer screening

Instead of a traditional speculum-involved pelvic exam to screen for cervical cancer, the US Food and Drug Administration has given the go-ahead for patients to have the option to collect their own ...