Human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States, sometimes affects the tongue, mouth, and/or throat. This is known as oral HPV. It often doesn ...

HPV isn't just a concern for women — it’s actually more common in men and is driving a rise in dangerous cancers, including ...

To mark HPV Awareness Day, the Oral Health Foundation outlines the risks and how to protect yourself against it.

The findings on HPV knowledge and misconceptions come from a new survey conducted by The Ohio State University Comprehensive ...

Nearly half of respondents did not know about the prevalence, risks, or symptoms of HPV, especially as it pertains to men.

A CDC report shows a dramatic drop in precancerous HPV lesions in young women. Here’s why the HPV vaccine is beneficial.

In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved the HPV vaccine to prevent even more cancers: head and neck cancers, like those in the back of the throat or base of the tongue.

Every year, more than 15,000 American men develop cancers caused by HPV. There also have been rapidly rising rates of ...