A trip to a salon can turn into a fungal infection without proper precautions. Learn about nail health and artificial nails, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) says it continues to detect a rising number ...

A deadly, drug-resistant fungus called Candida auris, or C. auris, has become more common in the U.S. in recent years, and Illinois has already reported 29 cases of the “superbug” so far this year.

New research shows a common skin fungus can help melanoma spread by changing cancer cell movement and energy use.

Aspergillus, a common airborne fungus, is inhaled daily by most people without harm. But for those with weak immunity or lung ...

The fungus can cause everything from skin infections to life-threatening bloodstream infections.

Cancer is one of the causes responsible for the most deaths worldwide. In 2020, for example, it resulted in ten million ...

Endosymbiotic organisms have to live inside of another to survive, and this relationship often provides benefits for both the host and its resident. It may seem unusual, but complex cells are thought ...

Genomic sequencing tools have enabled researchers to study microbial communities that are everywhere in our world, even our bodies. The interactions between bacteria and other bacteria, and bacteria ...

Keanu Reeves has played many roles such as John Wick and Neo — and now he’s also bacteria. Scientists in Germany discovered an effective fungus-killing compound that was so deadly that they named it ...

Talk about a nail-biting decision. Choosing a reputable nail salon can be difficult — do you prioritize the slickness of the nail art? Cost? Staff expertise? Experts say that hygiene and safety should ...