HPV vaccine: one, two or three doses?

A recent survey found that two doses of the vaccine against human papilloma virus or HPV could provide the same protection against cervical cancer that all three doses applied today. HPV is a sexually transmitted virus that affects both women and men. Find out about the latest details about the disease...

More fiber for a healthier colon and develop fewer polyps

Research has already shown that a diet containing foods rich in fiber provides many benefits ranging from lowering cholesterol levels, combat constipation and prevent surges in blood sugar to prevent colon cancer . A new study goes a step further: within that food group identified several that...

Good news: new advances in the detection of ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is the most deadly of all causes that affect the female reproductive system. It is estimated that one in 57 women in the United States will develop this cancer, which can be effectively treated if detected early. But unfortunately, most often detected when already in an advanced stage. The...

Ovarian cancer: a tumor difficult to diagnose

Although ovarian cancer is highly curable if diagnosed early, 70% of cases worldwide are detected in advanced stages. This is because ovarian cancer is difficult to diagnose and often goes unnoticed by most physicians who are not oncologists. Ovarian cancer affects mainly women between 50 and 70 years old,...