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 ...

A vaginal yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of yeast (a type of fungus) in the body. People with diabetes are more prone to getting these infections because their blood sugar levels are often ...

However, often yeast infections can be confused with UTI, because of common symptoms. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Astha Dayal, director, obstetrics and gynecology, CK Birla Hospital ...

Fungal infection, also known as a mycosis, refers to the invasion of a host's tissue by specific types of fungi. Mycoses often start in the lungs following inhalation of fungal spores or on the ...

A vaginal yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of yeast (a type of fungus) in the body. People with diabetes are more prone to getting these infections because their blood sugar levels are ...

However, fungal infections are contagious, and psoriasis is not. The causes and treatment are also different. The autoimmune activity in psoriasis causes the rapid overgrowth of skin cells.

When we hear the term ‘yeast infection,’ most people immediately think of the female anatomy. It is commonly discussed in the context of vaginal infections, but what many do not realize is ...

Influence of indigenous non-Saccharomyces yeast strains on the physicochemical and sensory properties of wine fermentation: a promising approach to enhancing wine quality ...

Two years after a study flagged the epidemic dropsy threat, a new research paper has identified a life-threatening fungal infection mostly in the damaged lungs of tuberculosis survivors among ...

Newmont (NYSE:NEM) said Monday it agreed to sell its Porcupine operation in Ontario to Discovery Silver for as much as $425M, including $200M in cash, $75M in Discovery shares and $150M in ...

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