7 Domains of Women's Health

Nearly one in four women in the U.S. does not receive recommended cervical cancer screening, and for some, faith and cultural beliefs play a significant role in that decision. In...

Roughly 90% of cervical cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), yet not everyone exposed to the virus develops disease—why? The answer lies partly in the body's environment. From...

Pap smears and HPV tests are among the most cost-effective cancer screenings available—widely covered by insurance and often offered for free through local clinics. Yet despite their low cost, follow-up...

Cervical cancer was once a leading cause of cancer-related death among American women, but since the mid-1970s, mortality rates have dropped by more than half—thanks to advances in prevention and...

Only about 54% of adolescents in the U.S. are up to date on the HPV vaccine—even though it protects against more than 90% of cervical cancers. Social stigma and misinformation...

Cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable, yet screening rates remain below target—only about 70% of women in the U.S. are up to date on their Pap tests. Despite their life-saving...

Each year, about 14,000 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed in the U.S., but thanks to Pap smears, deaths from the disease have dropped significantly over the past few...

Every known culture, past and present, has a spiritual tradition. From ancient burial practices to Aboriginal cave drawings, the human inclination to seek meaning beyond the tangible world has existed...

For as long as humans have explored, we have left our mark on the environment—for better or worse. From the disappearance of prehistoric animals to the mountains of trash left...