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Cervical cancer prevention: Seven foods for a healthy cervix

Cervical Cancer, which is caused by a specific type of virus called human papilloma virus (HPV), affects the lower part of the uterus. This occurs when cells in the narrow neck-like passage at lower end of the uterus, divide multiple times to result in growths. Although there are many reasons and causes of cell abnormality, your lifestyle choices could contribute to the risk of cervical cancer.

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