Men are at risk of contracting dangerous forms of oral human papillomavirus (HPV) throughout their lives, according to new research. To prevent the formation of HPV-associated cancers in the throat ...

The signs and symptoms of throat cancer have been explained, with many unaware of its link to oral sex. Actor Michael Douglas went public with his cancer diagnosis back in 2010, but only revealed that ...

November 6, 2008 — Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has recently been established as an important risk factor for oropharyngeal cancers. Using a noninvasive oral rinse, researchers have now ...

Oral HPV prevalence is higher in HIV-positive mother-child pairs, with diverse high- and low-risk subtypes identified. HPV-related cancers are more prevalent in HIV-positive individuals, especially in ...

In a nationally representative survey, 34% of U.S. adults were unaware of HPV and 38% were not aware of the HPV vaccine. Even individuals who were aware of HPV often didn't know about its links to ...

The HPV vaccine that helps prevent cervical cancer in women also might lower the risk in young men of oral infections that can cause mouth and throat cancers, a new study finds. These cancers are ...

HealthDay News — U.S. incidence of oropharyngeal squamous-cell carcinoma (OSCC) caused by human papillomavirus has increased from 0.8 per 100,000 to 2.6 per 100,000 from 1988 to 2004, yet health ...

In recent years, medical professionals have noted a significant increase in oral cancer cases linked to the Human papillomavirus (HPV). The American Cancer Society reports alarming figures regarding ...

Oral HPV infection may be linked to oral leukoplakia (OL), a potentially cancerous condition that appears as white patches or plaque inside the mouth. This study was recently published in the ...

People with poor oral health are more likely to have an oral infection with human papillomavirus. Even after the researchers factored in risks... The human papillomavirus is a big cause of mouth and ...

The HPV vaccine may prevent throat and mouth cancers in men, even among those who have not been vaccinated against the disease, according to a study published Sept. 10 in the Journal of the American ...