Mycosis nail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is a fungal infection of the nail unit. It is more common in the toenails because fungi thrive in warm, moist environments like your shoes.

A type of fungus that grows on caterpillars can slow down growth of cancer cells, new research has found. Cordycepin, a chemical produced by a parasitic fungus that infects the animals, interacts ...

The CDC last week issued an alert about a new variant of a genital fungal infection detected in New York City. It’s called tinea, also known as ringworm (or “jock itch” if it’s in the ...

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 ...