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health20 hours ago•3 min saved

NHS Rolls Out At-Home HPV Tests to Reach Women Missing Cervical Screening

England's NHS will invite nearly 4 million women who missed cervical screening to order free at-home HPV self-testing kits over the next year via the NHS App, text, email, or letter. The swab checks for high-risk HPV, and a positive result triggers a follow-up cervical screening. Trials suggest self-testing could boost uptake by about 400,000 per year, contributing to the 2040 goal of eliminating cervical cancer, while clinician screening remains the best prevention method.

via BBC|

#cervical-cancer #health #hpv

health1 day ago•3 min saved

HPV Vaccine Shows Potential to Cut Head and Neck Cancers

A large real-world study using U.S. medical records found people vaccinated against HPV had a lower incidence of head and neck cancers, especially oropharyngeal cancer, with the strongest protection seen when vaccination occurred between ages 9 and 26. The results support broader cancer-prevention benefits of HPV vaccination but do not prove causation, and longer follow-up is needed as these cancers often develop many years after exposure. Vaccination rates in the U.S. were about 63% of teens in 2024.

via Gizmodo|

#cancer #head-and-neck-cancer #health

health8 days ago•22 min saved

Bioengineered chewing gum targets oral HPV, cancer risk

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine have bioengineered a chewing gum containing FRIL, an antiviral protein from the hyacinth bean, that can neutralize at least five oral viruses including HPV; in saliva samples it reduced the virus by about 93%. The gum is intended as an adjunct therapy alongside standard cancer treatments, with a four-week clinical trial planned in which patients chew the gum three times daily; if successful, it could become a low-cost, over-the-counter option after FDA approval.

via New York Post|

#antiviral #cancer #chewinggum

health15 days ago•4 min saved

Engineered bean gum shows promise against mouth and throat cancer risk

Scientists bioengineered a lablab bean gum containing an antiviral protein that cuts HPV levels by up to 93% in saliva and, when fortified with protegrin, nearly eliminates two cancer-associated oral bacteria (Pg and Fn), suggesting use as an adjuvant therapy or preventive measure for squamous cell carcinoma of the mouth and throat while preserving beneficial oral microbes.

via New York Post|

#cancer #chewing-gum #health

health19 days ago•14 min saved

Bioengineered Chewing Gum Targets HPV and Harmful Oral Bacteria Linked to Head and Neck Cancer

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania developed a lablab-bean–based bioengineered chewing gum that releases FRIL antiviral protein and Protegrin antimicrobial peptide to reduce HPV levels (up to 93% in saliva) and two cancer-linked bacteria (Porphyromonas gingivalis and Fusobacterium nucleatum) in lab tests, while largely sparing beneficial oral bacteria. The gum is not yet publicly available and is not a substitute for HPV vaccination, regular screenings, or medical treatment; more clinical trials are needed to determine whether regular use could lower cancer risk or improve outcomes.

via NDTV|

#bioengineering #chewing-gum #head-and-neck-cancer

health20 days ago•44 min saved

HPV Vaccine Could Have Prevented 3 Cancers, Woman Urges Vaccination

A Tampa Bay Times report chronicles Eileen McGill Fox’s fearlessly public story: routine HPV screening identified high-risk HPV, which contributed to vulvar, cervical, and anal cancers over several years, and doctors say the HPV vaccine could have prevented much of her treatment. She is now advocacy-focused, urging vaccination and regular screening to prevent HPV-related cancers and reduce stigma.

via Yahoo|

#cancer #health #hpv

health-and-medicine21 days ago•6 min saved

Bioengineered chewing gum cuts HPV and harmful oral bacteria, while sparing good microbes

Researchers developed a bioengineered chewing gum containing antiviral FRIL and the antimicrobial peptide protegrin that, in ex vivo tests on patient saliva, reduced HPV levels by up to 93% and nearly eliminated two cancer-associated bacteria (Pg and Fn) while preserving beneficial oral bacteria. The gum could serve as an affordable adjunct or preventive therapy to current head and neck cancer treatments, potentially lowering infection risk without disturbing the healthy oral microbiome.

via ScienceDaily|

#antimicrobial-peptide #bioengineered-chewing-gum #head-and-neck-cancer

health26 days ago•5 min saved

Widow’s crusade renews emphasis on cervical cancer screening

After decades without a pap smear, Cindi Newman begins cervical cancer screening following her wife Nikki Marshall’s death, highlighting trauma and misconceptions in LGBTQ health. With FDA-approved at-home HPV self-testing and updated guidelines that include self-collection, she urges others to start screening early, noting that about 13,000 Americans are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year and around 4,000 die.

via USA Today|

#cervical-cancer #health #hpv

entertainment2 months ago•3 min saved

Moshe Kasher opens up about HPV-linked tonsil cancer and upcoming treatment

Comedian and The Pitt actor Moshe Kasher revealed an HPV-related tonsil cancer diagnosis after finding a lump during filming. He underwent a five-hour surgery removing his tonsils and 25 neck lymph nodes; doctors noted the cancer is at an early stage (Stage 1) and said a very high cure rate (~95%) is likely, with radiation possible depending on pathology. He remains hopeful, detailing a long recovery ahead and expressing gratitude for his life and family as he plans to return to work.

via USA Today|

#entertainment #hpv #judd-apatow

entertainment2 months ago•134 min saved

Comedian Moshe Kasher Opens Up About HPV-Positive Tonsil Cancer

Comedian Moshe Kasher revealed on Instagram that he was diagnosed with HPV-positive tonsil cancer, underwent throat surgery, and spent Father’s Day recovering. He noted that HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer is common among men under 55 and that HPV causes a majority of such cancers in the U.S., adding that the HPV vaccine can prevent HPV infection and the resulting cancer.

via Vulture|

#celebrity-health #entertainment #fathers-day

health2 months ago•5 min saved

HPV vaccination linked to near-elimination of cervical cancer deaths in England's young women

A Lancet analysis shows England’s HPV vaccination program, started in 2008, has saved around 200 lives and led to zero cervical cancer deaths among 20–24-year-olds from 2020–2024; those vaccinated at 12–13 now have near-zero risk before 30, while pre-vaccine deaths in that group averaged about 20 per year. Despite progress, HPV vaccine uptake remains below WHO targets, so efforts continue to boost vaccination and maintain screening through age 25–64.

via BBC|

#cervical-cancer #health #hpv

health2 months ago•6 min saved

HPV Vaccine Milestone Meets New Challenge: Rising HPV-Related Cancers in Men

Twenty years after the HPV vaccine’s approval, HPV-related cancers—especially head and neck cancers in men—are rising, even as vaccination and screening have reduced cervical cancer. HPV is transmitted sexually and can silently cause tumors in the throat, making early detection difficult. Vaccination coverage among teens is improving but remains incomplete, while studies show vaccinated individuals have significantly lower oral HPV infections and cancer risk. The piece centers on Michael Whelan’s battle with late-stage HPV-driven cancer to highlight the vaccine’s potential to prevent future cases and reduce suffering, urging broader awareness and uptake.

via CIDRAP|

#cancer-prevention #head-and-neck-cancer #health

health2 months ago•9 min saved

Two Sisters, One Virus: The HPV Vaccine's Promise and a Family's Loss

On the 20th anniversary of the HPV vaccine, this feature chronicles Erica Frazier Stum’s battle with cervical cancer despite vaccination, highlighting how HPV vaccines can cut cervical cancer risk by up to about 80% when given by age 16, while also underscoring gaps in vaccine uptake and screening—especially in rural areas—and showcasing her sister Hallie Martin’s advocacy to protect others through vaccination and regular well-woman care.

via cidrap.umn.edu|

#advocacy #cervical-cancer #health

health2 months ago•23 min saved

Penn researchers develop antiviral chewing gum to curb oral cancer risk

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created a bioengineered chewing gum made from hyacinth bean powder that incorporates the antiviral protein FRIL and the antimicrobial peptide protegrin to neutralize viruses and bacteria linked to oral cancers (notably HPV). Early data show the gum can significantly reduce oral HPV viral load (about 93%), and it’s being studied as both a preventive and potential treatment, with HPV clinical trials at Penn Medicine and additional trials for infectious diseases like COVID-19 and influenza; the team envisions an affordable, off-the-shelf prophylactic gum with broader public health benefits, including interest from NASA for health in space.

via WHYY|

#bioengineered-chewing-gum #fril-antimicrobial-protein #health

entertainment2 months ago•3 min saved

Michael Douglas apologizes to Catherine Zeta-Jones over HPV-linked throat cancer claim

Michael Douglas apologized to Catherine Zeta-Jones after previously saying his throat cancer was caused by HPV from oral sex. The actor was diagnosed in 2010 with stage-four oral cancer and underwent chemotherapy and radiation. The couple, who wed in 2000, faced stress and a brief separation in 2013, and Douglas later clarified the HPV connection in his remarks.

via LADbible|

#apology #catherine-zeta-jones #entertainment