Medically reviewed by Laura Young Yeast infections are not sexually transmitted infections (STIs), but it's possible to ...

Vaginal yeast infection, which is very common, can be triggered by antibiotics, hormonal changes, diabetes, a weakened immune system, or tight clothing. It can cause a lot of discomfort ...

NY suddenly started withholding names of medical facilities with cases of deadly drug-resistant fungus Candida auris. We got ...

As anyone who’s ever had a yeast infection can attest, they’re an experience that’s best avoided. Also known as vaginal candidiasis, an overgrowth of yeast is their most common cause ...

The most common cause for vaginal yeast infections is inflammation of the vulva or vagina from Candida, which is a yeast. Women around the time of menopause can experience an increase in vaginal ...

Dr. David Perlin, one of the world's top experts on fungi, spoke exclusively to the Record about a new variant of the ...

Candida is a yeast that naturally occurs in the body and only causes problems if it overgrows, which can lead to fungal infections. This article looks at the potential link between Candida and ...

Severe infections may require additional oral medications. To diagnose a yeast infection, a doctor may ask about a person’s medical history, such as any previous yeast infections or sexually ...

Most women will probably get a yeast infection at some point. Globally, this has happened to at least 75 per cent of women in their lifetimes. As a specialist in clinical health, health systems ...