Kerry McDermott, from Whitely, in Hampshire, went for a cervical screening at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth in ...

A woman who had a near-miss experience with cervical cancer has launched an online petition - calling for the NHS to reverse its new smear test rule. The NHS England change - introduced in July - ...

Home cervical screening tests being trialled in the UK are expected to also come on stream in Ireland, a leading gynaecologist has told Extra.ie.

Cervical screenings, often known as smear tests, are carried out to check the cervix's health and help prevent cancer ...

Cervical screenings, often known as smear tests, are carried out to check the cervix's health and help prevent cancer ...

Home cervical screening tests being trialled in the UK are expected to also come on stream in Ireland, a leading ...

Gynaecologist Dr Tania Adib explains you need to know about vaginal health, because itching, leaks and painful sex shouldn't ...

The NHS has issued a warning to the public, urging them not to delay an essential cancer test that could detect early signs of a lethal disease. This at-home screening can catch symptoms of bowel ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A revolutionary blood test, set to transform how Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed, could save the NHS time and money. A clinical trial for the blood test is now welcoming its first participants, who ...

Researchers hope the advanced warning could enable earlier, less invasive treatments with fewer side effects and better outcomes.