Athlete’s foot, a prevalent ailment, extends beyond its apparent discomfort and unpleasant odors, offering insights into the broader realm of fungal infections. Despite its seemingly benign nature, ...

Fungal infections are becoming more common in the United States, but unlike illnesses caused by bacteria or viruses, there’s no vaccine to protect against a fungal threat. While scientists aren’t ...

Most people associate foot fungus with sweaty gym environments, but medical experts reveal this persistent infection has sneakier ways of spreading. Dr. Michael Thompson at Northwestern Medicine ...

Board-certified and Cincinnati-based dermatologist Dr. Alexandra Bowles says there’s a reason your foot and toenail fungus is so persistent and may seem impossible to eliminate for good. Thriving in ...

"Killer fungus" may sound like science fiction, but fungal infections kill an estimated 1.7 million people worldwide per year -- more than tuberculosis or malaria. Now, driven by climate change, ...