Hormone therapy is often used to ease symptoms like hot flashes in postmenopausal women. But this practice may have another benefit.

In the US, routine HPV vaccination is recommended for all girls before age 13. So why are so many still not getting vaccinated?

Taking "the pill" has become a routine part of life for many women around the world. But that doesn't mean birth control pills are entirely without risk.

Doctors use several tools to examine women who might have pelvic problems. These tools include CT scans, MRIs, X-rays and ultrasounds. One of those tools may now be the preferred first choice.

It's a clean vaccine — the HPV shot doesn't appear to raise patients' risk of nervous system diseases.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved a vaccine to prevent several types of cancer associated with human papillomavirus (HPV).

A mammogram can be a useful tool for finding breast cancer in women, but sometimes getting a standard mammogram may not be enough. A new study suggests that 3-D mammography may detect cancer more often than a mammogram alone.

Bisphosphonates are a class of medications commonly used to prevent bone loss and osteoporosis. Now, it seems these medications might have an additional benefit: protection against certain cancers.

Parents may consider their age when having kids in terms of their own health and vitality as the children grow. But could parental age actually affect the future health of the children, too?

Pap smears are considered a huge success story in the medical world. These tests have helped to diagnose cervical cancers at earlier and more treatable stages. Pap tests also pick up precancerous cells.