Mold spores can cause illness in people who are sensitive to their toxins, and regular checks for moisture and mold in homes can help prevent health issues.

Fungi adapt to heat, spread through spores, and may cause more fungal infections in a warmer, crowded, connected world.

Mushrooms spark debate as they're neither plant nor animal, belonging to the Fungi kingdom. Unlike plants, they don't ...

Growing your own basil lets you always have the fragrant herb on hand. But before you embark on your basil-growing journey, ...

Actor Val Kilmer, 65, died of pneumonia this week, his daughter confirmed. Dr. Marc Siegel discusses common causes and risks of the respiratory virus.

Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.

WHO has published its first-ever report addressing the lack of medicines and diagnostic tools for invasive fungal diseases ...

You might think the only way to put your underwear on ‘wrong’ would be the obvious, putting them on back-to-front. Or maybe ...

Genomic changes in the infectious yeast Candida tropicalis may play a role in its resistance to antifungals, according to a new study. These genomic changes can be brought on by a common antifungal, ...

The death of actor and leading man Val Kilmer is a stark reminder of how one of the most common lung infections in the ...

Dermatologists warned Salud of three major issues and how to spot them. Starting with bacterial or fungal infections in the ...

Belly buttons are often one of the most overlooked parts of our bodies when it comes to our hygiene routines. However, the small, dark and sometimes damp space can be the ideal breeding ground for ...