Ovarian cysts are very common in people who menstruate, with an estimated 10% to 30% of women — and potentially more — developing at least one in their lifetime. These fluid-filled sacs develop in or ...

To treat whiteheads and blackheads, try retinol or salicylic acid, but nodules and cysts are better treated with oral ...

Ovarian cysts generally are not painful and will go away on their own within a few months. But there are some signs when you ...

Many types of tumors and cysts can form in your jaw. Most types are rare. Tumors are solid masses that can be cancerous or noncancerous. Cysts are sacs that contain liquid or air. Most tumors or cysts ...

Bile duct cysts are atypical enlargements that develop within your biliary system. They may disrupt the normal flow of bile from the gallbladder and liver to your small intestine. Bile duct growths ...

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) are a group of conditions that cause dysfunction and pain in the joints and muscles of the jaw. It is rare for a person to develop ganglion cysts on the ...

Pancreas cysts come in a wide variety. Many times, they cause no symptoms and are accidentally discovered when imaging is done for some other reason. In other cases, pancreas cysts can cause abdominal ...

Discovering a lump can be alarming, but not all are dangerous. Cysts, typically fluid-filled and harmless, differ from ...

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s important to know the difference between breast cysts and tumors. Any lump, breast shape change, or nipple discharge should be evaluated by a doctor for ...

Fact: People with uteruses don’t get enough credit. Not only are many of us subjected to unfathomable period cramps on a monthly basis, the trials and tribulations of postpartum life, and the ...

Grand Rapids, Mich. (June 3, 2010) – Working with researchers from the University of Michigan and Indiana University, Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) investigators have developed a method that ...

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