A rare fungal infection thought to mainly occur in the northern Midwest and parts of the Southeast is more common in other parts of the U.S. than expected, new research published Wednesday finds.

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 ...

A rare fungal infection believed to be present in the Midwest and Southeastern parts of the United States makes an appearance in an uncommon region, Vermont, new research from a recent study finds.

Nail fungus is sneaky and stubborn. It can be hidden in bowling shoes, your gym’s sauna, or your community pool. If you spend a lot of time in and around water, it might slowly develop. Once you have ...

This story was produced by Grist and co-published with Arizona Luminaria. This story is part of Vital Signs, a Grist series exploring the ways climate change affects your health. It is published with ...

Extreme weather events like dust storms, floods, and high winds are spreading dangerous fungal spores. Climate change is causing fungi to become more resilient and expand into new geographic areas.