Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD 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 ...

Fungal infections have emerged as a significant clinical challenge in immunocompromised patients, whose weakened defences predispose them to potentially life‐threatening diseases. Opportunistic fungi ...

Dentist Dr Kabir Bhogal says there are clear signs of a range of health issues that can be found in your mouth ...

An outbreak of a multi-drug resistant fungal infection in Washington state was reported earlier this week, and although infection is rare, experts warn its high mortality rate, drug resistance and ...

Medically reviewed by Laura Young You can transmit a yeast infection during sex.Avoid sex until yeast infection symptoms are ...

There's a potentially troubling fungal skin infection with a case detected in New York City to be aware of as we gather to celebrate Pride Month and the warm summer weather. According to experts, ...

A rare fungal infection thought to mainly occur in the northern Midwest and parts of the Southeast is more common in other parts of the U.S. than expected, new research published Wednesday finds. The ...

Healthcare officials are sounding the alarm after a highly contagious sexually transmitted ringworm infection was detected in the U.S. for the first time. But what is ringworm and how do you know if ...

Hold your horses, The Last of Us. Scientists have created an experimental vaccine that could be effective against multiple types of fungal germs, including those that cause vaginal yeast infections.

Going to the gym is an excellent way to maintain your health and fitness, but it also poses certain risks, particularly the risk of fungal infections. Fungi thrive in warm, moist environments, making ...

At least two Americans have died and 17 have suspected or probable cases of a potentially deadly infection linked to an outbreak at cosmetic surgery clinics in Mexico. The infected patients contracted ...