Candida albicans is a yeast that may be present in the digestive system and other body parts. Small amounts of Candida albicans are often harmless, but overgrowth may trigger an infection known as ...

A deadly, drug-resistant fungus that can cause outbreaks in healthcare facilities is an "urgent threat," according to the Centers for Disease Control after a new study showed it has been spreading at ...

While stress can’t directly give you yeast infections, it can be a risk factor for developing them. Learn how the two are connected. Share on Pinterest Getty Images/JLco – Julia Amaral A yeast ...

Most women will probably get a yeast infection at some point. Globally, this has happened to at least 75 per cent of women in their lifetimes. As a specialist in clinical health, health systems and ...

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed the fungus Candida auris is spreading rapidly through U.S. health care facilities. Also known as C. auris, reports of cases ...

Candidiasis, commonly referred to as a yeast infection, is a fungal infection caused by the overgrowth of Candida species of fungus, which naturally resides in various parts of our body, including the ...

(THE CONVERSATION/AP) - In late March 2023, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted the threat posed by a rapidly spreading fungus called Candida auris that is causing ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the deadly fungus Candida auris is spreading at an alarming rate in the U.S. Candida auris cases have skyrocketed in this country since 2019. Some ...