Yeast infections on the scalp are caused by an overgrowth of fungal organisms. Candida is the yeast that most often infects the scalp. The problem can also be caused by Malassezia, a yeast that often ...

I’m not sure what to do with this constant state of anxiety I seem to live in. I inherently know that this is not a healthy preoccupation for me to live with, but I cannot stop myself.

An oral infection can cause white patches inside your mouth, redness, soreness, and loss of taste. Yeast (Candida) naturally lives on your skin, along with other bacteria and fungi. In moderation, ...

In those cases, my dad would add a bunch of extra yeast and hope for the best. Do you do this as well? To learn more about how to test yeast that may be past its usefulness, I spoke to an expert.

Yeast infections are common infections caused by an overgrowth of the fungus Candida. They can be vaginal, penile, or oral. Yeast infections are most commonly spread through vaginal sex but can ...

In 2019, state health officials released the first-ever list of hospitals and nursing homes in New York that treated patients harboring Candida auris, the deadly drug-resistant fungus. That list ...

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