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

Thousands of women are being 'misled' by a firm selling self-swab rape kits as a 'deterrent' which could lead to attackers ...

The swab kits, promoted by firm Enough, allow victims to 'collect DNA evidence' following an attack - but one MP has warned ...

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

Dealing with your child’s asthma can be tough, especially when it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what's causing it. Asthma isn't ...

A simple mouth swab test could reveal how long you have left to live, according to a new study. Scientists said a "cheeky" discovery has allowed them to estimate a patient's risk of dying by taking ...

New research suggests Omicron may be easier to detect in saliva than nasal samples. Some experts recommend swabbing your throat then your nose for a COVID-19 rapid test, even if the test doesn't say ...

Swab recovery parameters are reviewed in detail to define best practices and highlight common mistakes to assure successful recovery studies using a risk-based approach. Parameters affecting cleaning ...

The CVS drive-through line isn’t just for picking up prescriptions anymore, it’s also a one-stop shop for COVID-19 testing. And the person who is collecting the sample to be tested, isn’t a health ...

A video watched more than 34,000 times, in which a person rips apart the material from what is described as a COVID-19 test swab, includes several false claims - such as that the material is “alive” ...

The first challenge with rapid at-home self tests for COVID-19 is getting one. But once you have a test, there are now growing questions about what body part you should swab to get the most accurate ...

Scientists have revealed the filthy secrets that lurk in PC keyboards and smartphones, with one in six mobiles contaminated with faecal matter. Researchers have discovered that computer keyboards ...