It’s common knowledge that eating a diet consisting of ultra-processed foods isn’t exactly great for the body. But did you know that it can actually change the bacteria makeup of your gut? Considering ...

Hospital-acquired infections are not uncommon. They are a healthcare challenge because they can lead to complications that slow recovery from other health conditions. Fungal infections can affect ...

Candida is a yeast, which is a type of fungus. Most people have Candida on their skin and in their mouths, throats, genital areas, and intestines. Usually, these small organisms are not harmful. An ...

A dangerous, drug-resistant fungus has been making headlines as it spreads at an alarming rate in the U.S. in recent years. Known as Candida auris, the fungus that can lead to potentially deadly ...

Thrush is one of the most common infections in the world. It's caused by the fungi Candida – specifically, the yeast Candida ...

If you’re constantly feeling bloated and nauseous, or tend to get recurring yeast infections like thrush, it may be a sign to try the candida diet, a low-sugar, anti-inflammatory diet designed to ...

Cases of a potentially deadly fungus have risen to an alarming rate — sparking a warning from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that it is an "urgent threat" in a recent release ...

The Candida auris fungus was first identified in 2009 in Asia. The fungus was first detected in the United States in 2016. The fungus “spread at an alarming rate” between 2020 and 2021 in health care ...

First recognized in 2009, Candida auris is a yeast (a fungus) that can lead to candidiasis, a dangerous and potentially lethal disease. Candida auris symptoms may include fever, chills, and pain ...