Candida is a yeast, which is a type of fungus. Most people have Candida on their skin and in their mouths, throats, genital areas, and intestines. Usually, these small organisms are not harmful. An ...

Nail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is a common infection that affects fingernails and toenails. While it may seem like a minor cosmetic concern, nail fungus can significantly impact hand health ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungal infection that spreads easily in hospitals and nursing homes, and can lead to death, is on the rise in Ohio. Cases of Candida auris tripled ...

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The CDC has issued an alert for a fungus spreading across the country. It's called Candida Auris, and has been spreading in health care facilities. The fungus is drug resistant and ...

Types of toenail fungus are more common than you think, especially as we age. Toenail fungus will not go away on its own—it does require medical treatment to cure it. It can take up to a year for ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report this week warning that an emerging fungus is spreading at “an alarming rate” in U.S. healthcare facilities. The federal health ...

A deadly, drug-resistant fungus that preys on the sick and old is continuing to spread in hospitals and senior care facilities across the country, killing more than 1 in 3 infected. Candida auris, a ...

Drug‑resistant Candida auris is rising in Illinois care facilities; health teams call for screening and deep cleaning.