A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly's own immune system to destroy brain cells, leading to signs of ...

Tinea corporis or ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus that lives on dead tissues, such as the skin, hair, and nails. Ringworm is a fungus that causes both jock itch and athlete’s foot.

Hanging the washing out to dry in the garden has been a rare sight these last few months, with winter storms bringing ...

However, fungal infections are contagious, and psoriasis is not. The causes and treatment are also different. The autoimmune activity in psoriasis causes the rapid overgrowth of skin cells.

Jock itch, or tinea cruris, is a fungal infection that can cause itchiness in the groin or inner thighs. Home remedies and prescription medications can help ease symptoms and prevent the infection ...

Bathrooms and damp walls are particularly susceptible to mould growth due to higher humidity levels, providing ideal ...

Garlic can be prone to bacterial and fungal diseases, and it’s important that farmers are proactive in preventing infection ...

A new study reveals that individuals with allergic rhinitis and asthma have distinct nasal fungal profiles, hinting at ...

THE UK has been hit by a barrage of winter illnesses this year. Nasty winter bugs, including flu, COVID-19, RSV and norovirus ...

The new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, found in Northern Ireland, has been officially recognized by scientists in a recent ...

NY suddenly started withholding names of medical facilities with cases of deadly drug-resistant fungus Candida auris. We got ...