‘In the vast majority of cases, cracked lips are due to irritation, frequent lip licking, allergic reactions, sun damage, or ...

In fungal infections, invasive fungi grow in or on your body. Many types of fungi occur naturally in your body in small amounts. Some infections occur when these fungi grow out of control while other ...

Yeast infections, also known as vaginal candidiasis, are a common ailment that affects millions of women worldwide. These infections are characterized by an overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans, ...

A deadly, drug-resistant fungus is extending its tendrils around the world. Research out this month finds that the public health threat of Candida auris has steadily climbed over time.

Fungus can do a lot for us — make bread, make beer and cure infections, in the case of penicillin. But when the fungus infects us, well, that’s not nearly as much fun as beer. From your head to your ...

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Yeast infections and UTIs are uncomfortable in their own ways. While yeast infections often trigger itching, burning, and redness, UTIs are usually accompanied by pain and the frequent urge to urinate ...

While rare, the fungal infection mucormycosis can be fatal. It tends to impact individuals who are immunocompromised or who ...

Health experts are warning of new and highly contagious fungal strains after an NYC man in his 30s developed a sexually transmitted form of ringworm -- the first reported case in the US. Health ...