An easy at-home test to replace Pap smears is here—and will soon be fully covered by most insurance

While the Pap was invented in the 1940s and involves inspecting cervical cells for precancerous or cancerous shifts, in the ...
Woman's World on MSN

Can the New At-Home HPV Test, Teal Wand, Really Replace Pap Smears?

If you've been putting off scheduling your Pap smear—maybe for months, maybe longer—take a deep breath. There's no judgment ...

Dread Pap smears? Federal guidelines now allow for a self-swab HPV test

Self-administered HPV tests involve inserting a plastic tube — similar to a tampon — into the vagina, then twisting the ...
Everyday Health on MSN

Are pap smears becoming a thing of the past? Experts say maybe

In the end, the ball is in your court. You can still get Pap smears (which usually include an HPV test, too) or you can ask ...

US now supports self-swab HPV test. Get the details

HHS released updated cervical cancer screening guidelines on Jan. 5, allowing for self-administered HPV tests as an ...
FierceBiotech

Resmed debuts wearable, at-home sleep apnea test

Home CPAP device maker Resmed is launching a small, disposable wearable to help diagnose cases of obstructive sleep apnea. The NightOwl testing device, about the size of a quarter, is worn on the user ...

Quebec moves from pap tests to more sensitive HPV screening in effort to catch cancer early

Quebec is replacing pap tests with a more sensitive human papillomavirus test to detect cervical cancer earlier. The rollout ...
TheHealthSite

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2026: Normal Pap Test Results Don’t Always Mean You’re Risk-Free, Expert Explains

Screening of cervical cancer is an important part of a routine health check-up for women because it helps to identify any ...