The presence of harmful chemicals in pads is especially alarming since the vagina can absorb them at a much higher rate than, say, the skin.

Our cultural fixation on straight hair over curls is endangering women's health by putting them at greater risk of uterine cancer.

The research shows how cosmetic procedures and beauty can be at a crossroads with public health concerns.

The immunization challenges with cervical cancer are reflective of systemic anxiety around women’s sexual and menstrual health.

Though the review didn’t have adequate data on low-middle income countries, it still points to a trend exacerbated by poorer lifestyle conditions through generations.

"When I was offered the trial I didn't know if it would work for me, but I thought at least I could do something to help others..."

"This may prove to be an important step toward the prevention and early detection of lung cancer risk."

"Even if we don't target the entire tumor, we can still cause the tumor to regress and also reduce the risk of future metastasis.”

Researchers identified bacteria linked to this cancer -- an "exciting discovery" that can "revolutionize treatment for men."

J&J is facing more than 30,000 lawsuits globally from women who claim to have developed ovarian cancer after using the company’s baby powder.

Routine smear tests could identify ovarian, breast, womb, and cervical cancers -- which would be a “game-changer” for women’s health.

An immunotherapy drug may help wake up dormant HIV and work in tandem with HIV medicine to "kick and kill" the virus.

More than 4,000 chemicals used in colored ink are suspected to cause “cancer or genetic mutations,” say experts.

1,566 of the patients in the study were from India and in the "lower middle income" category, which has the highest risk of missing surgery.

Currently, most lung cancer cases are detected in later, incurable stages of the disease.

Ovarian cancer is currently difficult to diagnose because its "symptoms ... can often be confused with other ailments."

In order to catch up with the rising demand, low-income countries will require a 107% increase in qualified surgeons by 2040.

It is the first blood test that can identify 50 different types of cancer and pinpoint the tissue in which the cancer originated.