Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have discovered that a yeast commonly found in our gut — candida albicans — can make infection with salmonella worse. Salmonella bacteria are a common ...

Over the last few years one of the persistent mysteries of SARS-CoV-2 infections has been the seeming randomness in how severe COVID-19 can be from person to person. Beyond those groups we know are ...

Researchers at the University of Chicago have discovered that a hormone known as peptide YY (PYY), which is produced by gut endocrine cells and known to be involved in controlling appetite by ...

Yeast infections are a common but often misunderstood condition that affects millions of individuals, particularly women. While they are typically associated with vaginal discomfort, yeast infections ...

Fungi play a crucial role in maintaining the delicate balance of the human microbiome, contributing to overall health. However, disruptions in this balance, especially during infections, can lead to ...

About 80% of people have the fungus Candida albicans in their gut. Although most of the time it persists unnoticed for years causing no health problems, C. albicans can turn into a dangerous microbe ...

Associate Professor, Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, The University of Queensland Many tiny organisms including bacteria, fungi and viruses normally live on our bodies, and even inside us. These ...

A team of UC Davis Health researchers discovered that a common anti-inflammatory drug, mesalamine, can replace the work of good bacteria in fighting the nasty fungus Candida albicans in the gut. C.

Seattle health officials and Harborview Medical Center staff are investigating the possibility of a fungal infection outbreak ...