The “gut microbiome” has become a popular health term in recent years. It’s easy to see why, with an abundance of research ...

Researchers at School of Medicine and Tufts Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences have found a surprising connection ...

A new study reveals that an overgrowth of Candida albicans, a common gut fungus, may alter the brain’s dopamine reward circuitry and influence alcohol consumption.

Researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine and Tufts Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences have found a surprising ...

Male yeast infections are due to an overgrowth of the fungus candida, which can cause swelling, redness, irritation, and pain ...

One of the best ways to identify a yeast infection is by examining your discharge — here's what to watch for and how to treat ...

Probiotics are bacteria and yeast that may provide many health benefits related to gut health, including some evidence ...

Vaginal thrush occurs as a result of an imbalance of the bacteria Candida albicans. It is normal to have this bacteria present in the gastrointestinal tract and vagina; however, it can multiply out of ...

Tony Orlando and Dawn enjoyed a stretch of enormous pop music success in the 70s. Buoyed by Orlando’s easygoing charm and the soulful support of backing vocalists Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent ...

University of Illinois Chicago-led researchers have found that a common gut yeast, Candida albicans, can help Salmonella Typhimurium take hold in the intestine and spread through the body. When ...

Candida auris, a deadly fungal infection, is spreading in Illinois and Indiana, part of a larger U.S. increase. Although first identified in Japan in 2009, the first U.S. case was reported in 2016.