A new study found that an “often-overlooked” parasitic infection, already linked to bladder cancer, could also trigger cancer-related gene activity in the cervical lining. Even more troubling ...

Cervical mucus is a natural vaginal fluid that the cervix (structure at the bottom of the uterus) produces. It plays a role in the female reproductive process. The texture and color of cervical mucus ...

Pseudoarthrosis occurs when bones don’t heal after a fracture or bone surgery. When pseudoarthrosis affects the cervical or lumbar spine, it means that two vertebrae did not grow together after ...

Pain from a pinched nerve in the neck can make people reluctant to exercise. However, movement may help reduce or relieve pain. A person with a pinched nerve in the neck may experience tingling ...

Cervical pillows, designed to promote neck and head support during sleep, are often recommended for those suffering from neck pain, headaches, or snoring. They come in a variety of materials ...

At-home self-sampling cervical screening looks likely to be an option in the future. But scientists warn that steps must be taken to ensure that the offer of at-home sampling doesn’t have a negative ...

Cervical cancer rates are on the rise among younger women, owing in part to a lack of awareness, screening and prevention. A new study found that the percentage of women screened for cervical ...

At-home cervical cancer tests could be rolled out next year to boost screening uptake Credit: Getty Planning is underway to allow women to order DIY tests through the NHS App - or potentially ...

DIY smear tests for women are part of an NHS plan to eradicate cervical cancer by 2040. Outgoing NHS boss Amanda Pritchard has unveiled measures to achieve the “world-leading ambition ...

Cervical cancer leads to approximately 685 deaths a year in England and most cervical cancer cases (99.8%) are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) virus. By increasing equitable uptake of both ...

NHS England previously outlined its ambition to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040, aligning with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) global initiative to achieve a below 4 per 100,000 cervical ...

This condition is called cervical ectropion and usually clears up without treatment, but it can cause spotting and vaginal bleeding. Endometriosis causes endometrial tissues, the tissues that line ...