An estimated 1.5 million deaths worldwide are attributed to invasive fungal diseases annually. 5 Of these, hospital-acquired infections—most frequently caused by species of Candida—account for around ...

An increasing number of fungi are becoming resistant to medication, posing serious risks for patients with weakened immune systems. That is why fifty researchers from around the world, led by ...

Evidence for home remedies treating vaginal yeast infections remains mostly anecdotal and limited. Some options, like Greek yogurt, probiotics, coconut oil, and boric acid suppositories, have ...

Plain yogurt containing Lactobacillus bacteria could help treat vaginal yeast infections by releasing hydrogen peroxide, which can kill Candida fungus. Candida fungus is what causes vaginal yeast ...

Bacteria are organisms that consist of a single cell without a nucleus and with distinct structural, physiological and evolutionary characteristics. Bacteria form one of the three domains of life; the ...

Combatting bacterial and viral infections is getting tougher because of their growing resistance to drugs. Antibiotic drugs can no longer be counted on to conquer nasty bacteria. Antivirals don't ...

Researchers at the University of Maine have discovered that a common interaction between a bacterium and a fungus may significantly increase the risk of severe and potentially fatal infections in ...