You may already be well-versed in all things vaginal care, from the best soaps for your vagina and vulva to feminine wipes. However, yeast infections can be particularly frustrating and uncomfortable, ...

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Key Takeaways Oral thrush is a yeast infection caused by a fungus called Candida (most commonly a type known as Candida albicans) that is primarily treated ...

Global fungal infections, which affect 1 billion people and cause 1.5 million deaths each year, are on the rise due to the increasing number of medical treatments that heighten vulnerability. Patients ...

Current antifungal drugs for Candida have low target selectivity, which can affect human cells. Furthermore, their therapeutic efficacy is gradually decreasing due to the emergence of new resistant ...

Together with a team of international clinical researchers, Professor Dr. Oliver A. Cornely and Dr. Rosanne Sprute from University Hospital Cologne have published the new global guideline for the ...

Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Key Takeaways Avoid sugary and starchy foods on the Candida diet.Lean meats and non-starchy vegetables are good choices for the Candida diet.Cutting ...

Hospital-acquired infections are not uncommon. They are a healthcare challenge because they can lead to complications that slow recovery from other health conditions. Fungal infections can affect ...

Identification of genes under recent selection provides insights into the molecular mechanisms of human-related adaptation in Candida pathogens. The study reveals both known and novel genetic variants ...