When cells clump together, they can form a cyst, a small sac that's filled with air, fluid, or something else. Sometimes, skin cells inside your ear can do this and cause a lump called a cholesteatoma ...

Two years ago, Margaret O’Neill brought her 5-year-old daughter to Children’s Hospital Colorado because the band of tissue that connected her tongue to the floor of her mouth was too tight. The ...

Two years ago, Margaret O'Neill brought her 5-year-old daughter to Children's Hospital Colorado because the band of tissue that connected her tongue to the floor of her mouth was too tight. The ...

Lumps behind the ear may be caused by many things. They are rarely serious, but you may need to see a doctor to determine the origin. Treatment will depend on the cause and may include antibiotics or ...

Let's start with the big question: How can you tell if your piercing is infected? According to Thompson, the telltale signs of an infection are simple: "The area around the piercing is warm to the ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Two years ago, Margaret O’Neill brought her 5-year-old daughter to Children’s ...

Surgical ear piercings are rare, according to Health Care Cost Institute, a nonprofit that maintains a database of commercial health insurance claims. The institute could only find a few dozen ...