Yeast infections on the scalp are caused by an overgrowth of fungal organisms. Candida is the yeast that most often infects the scalp. The problem can also be caused by Malassezia, a yeast that often ...

A WOMAN has shared how she found a worryingly small early symptom of cancer on her husband’s toenail – which was dismissed by doctors as a fungal infection. David Edges wasn’t concerned when a ...

For the uninitiated, thrush is a yeast infection which is often harmless but can be uncomfortable. It’s caused by the fungus ...

Perhaps you first noticed signs of vaginal dryness after it triggered painful intercourse with your partner, or maybe you ...

Bacterial infection is a frequent trigger of acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF), syndrome that could also increase the risk of infection. This investigation evaluated prevalence and characteristics ...

Constant friction can increase the risk of skin tears, sores, and foot ulcers, leading to infection. You are more likely to have hammertoes if you have diabetes, which can increase the risk of foot ...

Folliculitis, caused by bacterial or fungal infections, is inflammation of your hair follicles. It presents as bumps or a rash on your skin anywhere hair grows, including the scalp, torso ...

Winter is here, and while you’re layering up in cozy knits and sipping on hot cocoa, let’s talk about your skin and self-care ...

A Guide for Men and Women By Dr. Jaisingh Rajput Personal hygiene, the foundation of overall well-being, is a universal ...

This week, astronomers reported the discovery of a super-Earth potentially capable of sustaining life, occupying an eccentric orbit around its star that oscillates in and out of the habitable zone.

A fungus named in honour of Sir David Attenborough has been found infecting and manipulating spiders in a Northern Ireland cave turning them into The Last of Us-style “zombies”. Researchers ...

To determine how local moisture regimes influence decomposer communities and their function, we examined fungal communities on standing grass litter at an NRM-dominated site and a rain-dominated site ...