Self-administered HPV tests involve inserting a plastic tube — similar to a tampon — into the vagina, then twisting the ...

HHS released updated cervical cancer screening guidelines on Jan. 5, allowing for self-administered HPV tests as an ...

The at-home tests are not yet available, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two self-swab tests from the ...

New federal guidance is expanding testing for cervical cancer with a self-collection method. Dr. Mara Gordon speaks to NPR about why this option might become popular for screening for HPV.

The International Association of Fire Fighters reports nearly 80% of their members' line-of-duty deaths were due to cancer ...

As Americans scramble for at-home tests to find out if they’re infected with COVID-19, some experts are suggesting they should swab their throat, in addition to their nose, to better detect the ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A nasal swab test could be a breakthrough for children with suspected sinus infections. The test could tell parents whether their child needs antibiotics for their sinus infection ...

There is a growing debate on whether people testing for omicron should swab their throats. Most people in the U.S. have been doing COVID-19 rapid tests with nasal swabs. That is what the Food and Drug ...

Many health insurance plans are required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to cover certain STD screenings without ...

As flu cases rise across the country, here is everything to know about testing yourself for the illness at home.

There are roughly 225,000 new cases of lung cancer every year in the United States. Early diagnosis and treatment play a large role in improving outcomes. A recently developed nasal swab test could ...

The two top makers of the highly specialized swabs used to test patients for the novel coronavirus are straining to keep up with the demand, even as both the Italian and U.S. governments are working ...