The FDA has approved an at-home HPV test. What you need to know

New federal guidance is expanding testing for cervical cancer with a self-collection method. Dr. Mara Gordon speaks to NPR about why this option might become popular for screening for HPV.

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 ...

No more cold clamps: How you can do your own pap smear at home

The Teal Wand is an FDA-approved device for at-home cervical cancer screening. It works like a tampon, allowing women to collect their own sample.

Here is the Navy’s new fitness test for SEALs and other combat jobs

The Navy rolled out its first fitness test for sailors in combat arms roles, mandating swimming, running and calisthenics ...

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 ...

Hate your Pap smear? An at-home screening could replace it for women over 30, say new US guidelines

New federal guidelines have expanded the options for cervical cancer screenings to include an at-home option — and no ...

CES 2026: This portable device will test meals for allergens in minutes

For people with food sensitivities, dining out can be a hassle at best and dangerous at worst. But soon, a new portable ...