In the complex ecosystem of the human body, yeast exists as a quiet inhabitant, typically harmless but capable of causing significant discomfort.

Thousands of years ago, humans brewed beer not to party, but because yeast — a single-celled fungus — made potentially contaminated water safe to drink by killing bacteria. “In those early ...

If you have ever stared at a moldy piece of bread and a fuzziness is viewed you are looking at colonies of spores. Spores ...

The study also found a higher abundance of yeast in daycares and molds in private houses. Almost half (49%) of the fungi found indoors were shared between daycares and homes, but 31% were unique ...

The products on this list have passed our vetting process, and we also considered the following factors: Yeast infections are very common. They develop from an overgrowth of the Candida fungus.

On the fourth floor of Northwest Labs lives ye olde yeast colony, propagating for over 16 thousand generations. Neither a medieval fungus problem nor an ancient sourdough factory, the yeast has ...

Toenail fungus is caused by an overgrowth of yeast organisms. In my experience, the problem is normally a sign that yeast is active elsewhere in the body, particularly the gut. Another symptom of ...

Diflucan (fluconazole) is a prescription antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections. Some common side effects are ...

A component found in all fungi may provide a shield that prevents flu-related lung damage, according to a new Canadian study.