A Pap smear or Pap test is a screening test for cervical cancer. There’s currently no easy and reliable early screening test for ovarian cancer. A Pap smear or Pap test doesn’t help doctors ...

Pap smears serve as a vital frontline screening test for detecting cervical cancer, one of the most prevalent reproductive cancers affecting women today. By identifying abnormal precancerous cell ...

No woman I have ever met looks forward to getting a Pap smear, the standard test for cervical cancer. Asked whether they would rather see a dentist about a cavity, or a gynaecologist for a Pap ...

Valentine’s Day is traditionally a time for chocolates, flowers, and romantic dinners. But what if this year, you and your ...

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to explore how a new Pap smear alternative may help prevent deaths from cervical cancer. January marks Cervical Health Awareness Month. Around 11,500 ...

There can be a lot of confusion around Pap smears because guidelines have been changing, and it may feel like you’re getting conflicting information. Guidelines for Pap smears have changed within the ...

For many, the thought of a Pap smear can be intimidating. For individuals who have experienced trauma, whether from sexual violence, medical procedures, or other deeply personal events, this routine ...

Based on an index by health and medical technology firm Hologic Inc and polling company Gallup, only 36% of women worldwide have been tested for high blood pressure and 19% have tested for diabetes; ...