Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Mycosis nail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is a fungal infection of the nail unit. It is more common in the toenails because fungi thrive in warm, ...

The fungal infection spreads through sexual contact a and causes itchy, scaly lesions to appear on the trunk, groin, genitals ...

After the first case in June, four more cases have been reported.  After the first case in June, four more cases have been ...

Research on caterpillar fungus reveals its compound cordycepin may help combat cancer cells, opening possibilities treatment options.

Shoe pressure can worsen the progression of toe fungus. Tight, narrow shoes do more than merely retain moisture; they create an ideal fungus environment. They also put pressure on your feet, which can ...

Researchers reveal how an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine may hold the secret to creating a new treatment for ...

A global investigation led by Monash University into antimicrobial knowledge in medicine, pharmacy, nursing, dentistry and ...

HealthDay News — Doctors in New York City are chronicling the first known U.S. cases of sexually transmitted ringworm ( Trichophyton mentagrophytes ).

Being a fungal infection, jock itch causes rash and irritation in warm and moist parts of the body. The fungus mainly affects ...

AN orange zombie fungus that sprouts from the backs of caterpillars could be used to fight cancer, new research suggests. Scientists have found the fungus, called Cordyceps, works by stopping cell ...

New research into a chemical from a caterpillar fungus, known for its potential as a cancer treatment, has shown how it ...