Peeing a lot doesn’t have to mean anything dangerous; you may just be drinking a lot of water. But when is a lot just too much? The normal pee range varies, with your diet and lifestyle playing a role. But generally it is only considered to be a problem if your frequent urination is interfering with… Read More »
Scientists have observed how white blood cells react to a dangerous fungus in an effort to better understand how the body fights off fungal infections. Findings published in The Journal of Immunology describe how specific receptors on the surface of white blood cells sense a fungus and then several attach to it in order to contain… Read More »
A new deadly infection has been hitting weakened people throughout the world, and scientists aren’t exactly sure how it is spreading or how to fight it. The Candida auris yeast superbug has killed four people in the U.S. in the last few years and sickened several more, according to a report from the Centers for… Read More »
Most women — and some men — are familiar with yeast infections. While they are no doubt an uncomfortable nuisance, they are rarely dangerous. Or at least we would hope. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a new strain of drug-resistant yeast infections has recently been reported spreading throughout the globe.… Read More »
Does psychiatric illness start with an infection? New research published in npj Schizophrenia suggests people who are exposed to infectious viruses or parasites may develop behavioral anomalies and disorders during adulthood. It’s not a new idea, but it is one that’s gaining traction: An increasing number of studies have found links between the risk for… Read More »
The Cleveland Clinic has finally identified the complication that led to the removal of Lindsey McFarland’s uterus transplant: a vaginal yeast infection. “Preliminary results suggest that the complication was due to an infection caused by an organism that is commonly found in a woman’s reproductive system,” the Clinic said in a paragraph-long statement. “The infection appears to… Read More »
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 75 percent of all adult women have experienced a vaginal yeast infection at some point in their lifetime; thankfully, these infections are easily treated. But a new study suggests pregnant women may need to be especially cautious when treating an infection. According to the research, the… Read More »
Yeast is a fungus. It is known by its scientific name Candida. The specific type of fungus most commonly responsible for vaginitis is Candida albicans. Yeast is present everywhere and more commonly on normal human skin and in areas of moisture, such as the mouth and vagina. In fact, as much as 50 per cent… Read More »
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