HPV in men: common misconceptions and the facts By Lucy Macharia, Ph.D. The human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is commonly found in the genital tract of both men and women with or without any clinical lesion. However, chronic infection with HPV is what drives approximately 99% of cervical cancer cases. While...
Debunking the myths about prostate cancer
Debunking the myths about prostate cancer By Ruth Mbugua, Ph.D. Prostate? What does a prostate do? Where is it located? Prostate cancer is the most common cancer amongst men, yet it affects an organ that a majority have no clue of its location, function or even its existence. The prostate...