HPV is a common virus spread via sexual contact, which can cause cervical and throat cancer. Most infections clear on their own, however high-risk types like HPV-16 are connected with severe cases.

HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted ... have been linked to oropharyngeal cancers affecting areas such as the base of the tongue, tonsils, and back of the throat.

having human papillomavirus (HPV), adopting poor nutrition habits, and living with obesity are other risk factors. The most ...