Ovarian cysts are common during pregnancy. Typically, these cysts are benign (not cancerous) and harmless. Ovarian cysts that continue to grow during pregnancy can rupture or twist or cause problems during childbirth. Your doctor will monitor any ovarian cyst found during pregnancy.
The announcement by British health authorities that bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, pictured in medulla of cow, left), also known as mad cow disease, may have been transmitted to humans has led to a chaotic situation in the UK with ripple effects occurring throughout Europe and the rest of the world.
Good news! Mad cow disease is far less common than it was 10 years ago. Last year, there were 29 cases worldwide, a 99 percent decline since the disease peaked in 1992 with 37,311 cases. So now we can go back to worrying about salmonella and E. coli.