A mineral-hogging fungus can “bully” bacteria into becoming more antibiotic resistant, according to new work published June 20 in the journal PLOS Biology by Fred Hutch Cancer Center scientists. The ...

It starts with discomfort—an itch, a burning sensation or an urgent need to visit the bathroom—and you can’t help but wonder: what’s going on? For many women, the symptoms of thrush (a yeast infection ...

According to the experts at the American Cleaning Institute bath towels should be hung to dry after every use and washed ...

UTIs are caused by bacteria, while yeast infections are caused by fungus. Common UTI symptoms include burning when peeing and an urgent need to urinate. Yeast infections often cause itching, abnormal ...

Antibiotics like amoxicillin can increase your risk of developing a yeast infection. This happens because antibiotics can ...

Wondering why vaginal infections spike during winter A gynaecologist details how colder temperatures create a perfect ...

For many women, the itching, burning, and discomfort of a yeast infection is an unfortunate but treatable experience. Yet for others, these uncomfortable infections become unwelcome recurring guests.

That itchy, irritated sensation men occasionally experience but hesitate to discuss might actually be a surprisingly common fungal infection. While yeast infections are typically associated with women ...

Does dry winter air increase the risk of vaginal yeast infections? An expert explains winter vaginal health problems, ...

Fungal meningitis is a rare fungal infection. It causes inflammation in the brain and spinal cord. It’s very serious and possibly life threatening, but getting early treatment can significantly ...