Pap smears are screening tools to detect any abnormal changes in cervical cells which may indicate cancer or HPV.

Women should get a pap smear every three years because it can detect early warning signs of cervical cancer.

A Pap Smear is one of the most common tests recommended for cervical cancer. But who should get it and who can be exempted ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects nearly half of all U.S. adults, yet many remain unaware. Understanding your blood pressure numbers and monitoring them regularly is crucial for heart ...

According to the World Health Organisation, nearly every sexually active person will contract HPV at some point in their lives. Riya had her first Pap smear test at 42. During a routine gynaecology ...

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a common heart health test, but a normal result doesn't guarantee a healthy heart. The electrical system is measured by ECG, but it cannot detect blockages or structural ...

Health screenings help doctors detect medical problems early, before a person has symptoms. The type of screenings people need can vary by age. For example, while screenings in babies measure their ...

Volunteer Jennifer Mavis unloads hot food from a cart as Swannanoa resident Donna Howard receives a free meal during a community meal distribution outside Blunt Pretzel in Swannanoa on Aug. 13, nearly ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. On Sept. 27, 2024, remnants of Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, killing 108 people and leaving a nearly $60 ...