A parasite that lives permanently in the brains of millions may not be as uniformly dormant as scientists once thought.

A University of California, Riverside team of scientists has found that Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite affecting up to ...

A common parasite long thought to lie dormant is actually much more active and complex. Researchers found that Toxoplasma ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A woman describes her experience with a 20-pound ovarian cyst. (Photo: Getty Images) (Photo: Getty Images) Kenya Smith thought her ...

Ovarian cysts are sacs or pockets of fluid that form on the ovaries. There are two types of cysts: simple and complex. These are fluid-filled cysts that have no solid features. They are often either a ...

Usually, your ovaries (those reproductive organs where eggs are produced) chug along according to schedule. Usually, your ovaries (those reproductive organs where eggs are produced) chug ...

Of the original group, 676 people underwent a repeat examination 5 years later. At the time of the initial exam, 49% had at least one cyst ≥ 2 mm in diameter. The yearly incidence of new cysts during ...

Many ovarian cysts may not affect your chances of getting pregnant, but cyst-related conditions like endometriosis or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may affect your fertility. Share on Pinterest ...

Most lumps and cysts under the skin are nothing to worry about. But when it’s your child, you want an expert to make sure. At University of Utah Health, our experienced pediatric surgeons have cared ...

Hailey Bieber is opening up again about her reproductive health struggles. The model and beauty mogul, 28, revealed she's suffering from a pair of ovarian cysts in an April 21 post on her Instagram ...

Intestinal cysts are uncommon but not always harmless. Often silent, they can grow until they trigger pain, bowel changes or ...