Peter Redweik’s brutal infection was quelled by a medication so powerful that doctors use it sparingly. Yet he continued to ...

The toxic fungus behind the “curse” of Tutankhamun’s tomb can fight cancer, scientists have found. Aspergillus flavus, a ...

160 million years ago, this fungus pierced trees like a microscopic spear Date: June 8, 2025 Source: Science China Press Summary: In a paper published in National Science Review, a Chinese team of ...

What is the largest organism? Until a few years ago, Oregon’s “humongous fungus” was considered the world’s largest organism.

If fingernails or toenails turn yellow to light brown and thicken, it likely indicates a nail fungus. It's not a pleasant ...

A deadly, drug-resistant fungus, Aspergillus fumigatus, is spreading rapidly across the US, posing serious risks to people with weak immunity as climate change fuels its growth and resistance.

A dangerous fungus is making headlines in the US for its alarming ability to invade the human body and destroy tissue from ...

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Toenail fungus, or onychomycosis, is a nail infection that can make your toenails thicker, change color, or break apart. It affects about one in 10 people and ...

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A potentially life-threatening fungal infection is on the rise in the US, sparking widespread concern among health experts. Aspergillus fumigatus, a fungus that's often found in the environment, can ...

Learn about toenail fungus types, symptoms, and prevention methods. Discover what nail changes reveal about your health and immune system.