Many women believe public toilets or tight pants cause UTIs, but that’s a myth. So what really leads to recurrent infections, and how can they be treated without antibiotics?

A new study involving the Medical University of Vienna shows how the multi-resistant fungus Candida auris utilizes carbon ...

Much like an itchy scalp, the causes can vary depending on how you care for your hair. Remedy and prevention come from ...

A new study involving the Medical University of Vienna shows how the multi-resistant fungus Candida auris utilises carbon dioxide (CO₂) to survive on the skin and become resistant to antifungal ...

Histoplasmosis is a lung infection caused by the fungus called Histoplasma. According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

We explore the disconnect between mycological cure and cosmetic recovery in Tinea Versicolor, focusing on managing patient ...

Analysis of 309 strains suggests that the genus Escovopsis originated about 56.9 million years ago, but did not begin ...

The microbiome not only consists of bacteria, but also of fungi. Most of them support human and animal health. However, some ...

The yeast Candida albicans colonizes mucosal surfaces and is usually harmless. However, under certain conditions it can cause dangerous infections.

The fungal infection has been classified as an "urgent antimicrobial resistance threat" by the CDC as cases in Michigan ...

Heidi Cope is a health and science writer based in Fort Worth, Texas. She often writes long-form, informational content about health, wellness, and disability, and enjoys interviewing healthcare ...

Infectious thyroiditis can develop due to a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. It can be acute or subacute, and can cause symptoms such as throat pain and thyroid gland swelling. “Thyroiditis” ...