NEW YORK (Reuters) April 4 - Human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and periodontitis have a synergistic effect in promoting squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue, according to study findings presented ...

Those twice-yearly cleanings are crucial for maintaining a healthy mouth. They are also your first line of defense for ...

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 ...

You may have heard about the connection between HPV infection and certain types of cervical cancer, but did you know HPV infection is also related to a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer? To ...

Warts are small, fleshy skin growths that can form on your skin or mucous membranes, especially on your mouth, anus, and ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A warning has been issued about a rise in virus-related cancers. Head and neck cancer specialist asked everyone to be aware that most people will be exposed to HPV at some point in ...

There are no guidelines for HPV testing in men making it very difficult to diagnose unless that person develops genital warts.

Oral cancer isn’t contagious. It isn’t something you can get from having oral sex. But you could experience exposure to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like human papillomavirus (HPV) that can ...

When the human papillomavirus (HPV) is found in cancer tumors of the tonsil and base of the tongue, patients are more likely to survive following treatment, according to a study in the British Journal ...

Most HPV strains do not cause cancer. There are over 150 different strains of HPV, and only a handful have been associated with cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ...

Dermatologists explain what causes warts on the tongue (hint: a common STI) and the steps you can take to treat and prevent them. Maybe you noticed it while chewing. Or maybe your tongue rubbed up ...

Oropharyngeal cancer is a type of head and neck cancer. It affects the cells in the middle part of your throat, or what’s called the oropharynx. Early signs are easy to miss. “We can't see that area ...