What to Know About the HPV Vaccine and Cancer Prevention

Nearly 20 years after the first vaccine against human papillomavirus became available, many eligible Americans still are not getting the shot — even though it provides powerful protection against the leading cause of cervical cancer and a strong risk factor for anal cancer. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States,…

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Can Exercise Help Prevent Prostate Cancer?

In recent years, one of the most provocative questions in cancer research has been whether a regular exercise habit can prevent certain cancers from taking hold. The answer, as with any question related to cancer, is complicated. But a recent study published in The British Journal of Sports Medicine offered a glimpse of how regular…

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