Say goodbye to the dreaded Pap smear. While skipping it has long been a major gyno-no, the annual health checkup for cervical cancer is possibly one of the most disliked activities for women. But new ...

Share on Pinterest What do the new cervical cancer screening guidelines say? We outline three key changes. Image credit: Maria Korneeva/Getty Images On December 4, 2025, the American Cancer Society ...

Randomly, I was asked the other day what my favourite vaccine is… and while they are all useful and amazing, I think beyond a ...

Dr. Carla Picardo wants to clear up the confusion about pap smears. A pap smear is a routine procedure to test for cervical cancer in women. Cells are collected from a woman's cervix — the lower, ...

In every decade of your life, you need to establish a physical check-up checklist. This step will help you safeguard your health at every life stage. Here is a list of the essential check-ups that you ...

In India, annual health checks or regular evaluations are still not considered a part of self-healthcare. Health checks are not only a good way to look after oneself but are also helpful in managing ...

A cervical smear is a test that uses cells collected with a small spatula or soft brush from the uterine cervix. It may be used to test for human papilloma virus (HPV) DNA (HPV testing) or ...