Medical experts are warning doctors and the public of a highly contagious rare fungal strain after a sexually transmitted ringworm has been reported for the first time in the U.S. "Healthcare ...

Ringworm is often easy to spot with its characteristic red rings on the skin. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty Images When one hears the term ringworm, it likely conjures images of a nasty ...

Gyms are fantastic places to get in shape, but they can also pose a hidden danger—contagious infections like ringworm. A recent incident has highlighted how easily you can contract ringworm, a fungal ...

A new skin infection seemingly never detected before in the United States has been detected in at least two patients in New York City, and more cases are under review, federal health officials say.

A hair and skin specialist claims chilly Brits are putting themselves at risk of hair loss and a nasty scalp fungus by sharing winter hats. Many people don't think twice about pulling on someone ...

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 ...

Ringworm is actually caused by infection of the skin with a fungus, not a worm as the name suggests. It is often caught from contact with an animal or child with the infection. It can cause rashes on ...