Should you get a home HPV test?
Home HPV tests are marketed as a convenient, accurate and discreet way to find out if you have human papillomavirus, a common infection that can lead to six cancers, as well as genital warts.
But should you skip the doctor visit and rely on a home test for this information? Our expert says no.
Home HPV tests are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). There are ongoing studies to see if taking a sample at...

3 reasons to donate blood
You probably already know that donating blood can save lives.
But did you know that donating blood and platelets is risk-free to the...
Does ulcerative colitis affect your cancer risk?
Having ulcerative colitis doesn’t mean you will get colorectal cancer, but it does increase your risk.
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic...
Skin color and skin cancer: 3 things to know
If you have dark skin, you may think you have natural protection from sunburns, sun damage and skin cancer. But the relationship between skin color and skin cancer is complicated.
“People with dark skin may have the misconception that they are immune to skin cancer because their skin has more melanin – or pigment,” says Ana Ciurea, M.D. “While they are less likely to get skin cancer, they are still at risk.”
What should darker-skinned...
Skin care during COVID-19
Masking, social distancing and hand washing remain important routines that prevent COVID-19 infection even if you’ve been vaccinated. But...
H. pylori and your stomach cancer risk
Most stomach cancers are caused by bacteria called helicobacter pylori or H. pylori. Having H. pylori doesn’t mean you’ll get stomach...
Does Crohn’s disease affect your cancer risk?
Having Crohn’s disease doesn’t mean you will get colorectal cancer, but it does increase your risk.
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory...
Are your symptoms IBS or colorectal cancer?
Last updated Oct. 4, 2021
Colorectal cancer shares some symptoms with a less serious, but much more common disease: irritable bowel...