An unusually pale or smooth tongue can indicate a deficiency in essential vitamins and minerals, specifically iron, folate, ...

A visit to the dental surgery can be intimidating for many - but did you know your dentist could know more about your health ...

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

Toothbrushes can carry germs and bacteria that can be transmitted if shared with someone else Even if it is a close relative ...

Long nails, while fashionable, can harbor harmful bacteria like E. coli and fungi, increasing the risk of infections and food ...

Two states north of Tennessee are experiencing an outbreak of a deadly fungal infection. And it's not the first time that it has caused worry. Candida auris, a potentially deadly fungal infection, has ...

Candida auris, a deadly fungal infection, is spreading in Illinois and Indiana, part of a larger U.S. increase. Although first identified in Japan in 2009, the first U.S. case was reported in 2016.

Researchers have discovered that a virus living inside the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus significantly boosts the fungus's ability to survive stress and cause severe infections in mammals. Removing the ...

More than 30 million Americans rely on implanted medical devices like prosthetic joints, pacemakers and more to improve their quality of life. But implanting any foreign object into the body also ...

Flood water is more than rainwater and contains sewage, garbage, industrial contamination and pathogenic micro-organisms.

Although the prevalence of invasive fungal infections was low worldwide among intensive care unit patients, there was a significant burden in resource-limited settings, highlighting the need for ...