A sore throat, loss of taste, and a burning tongue are telltale signs something is wrong. But the culprit might surprise you.

Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Antibiotics are medications used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Infections commonly treated with antibiotics include strep throat and urinary tract ...

Oral thrush, also known as oral candidiasis, is a yeast infection of the mouth caused by an overgrowth of the Candida fungus. It is most commonly found in infants and toddlers who breastfeed, but it ...

Ob-gyns explain how to tell if you have a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis when your vagina hurts, plus common treatments and reasons for recurrence.

Stress cannot cause a yeast infection directly, but it can help create conditions for one. Here's how stress can affect your body.

What treatment options are there? Antifungals usually bring a yeast infection under control. The over-the-counter option is Monistat, which is a suppository. The prescription option is a pill ...

Pseudomonas aeruginosa (small rod-shaped bacteria) swarms toward and around a neighboring Cryptococcus neoformans (round yeast) colony. The thin fluid halo surrounding the yeast enables the ...

Around half a billion women experience a vaginal yeast infection (thrush) every year – with around 140 million women suffering from multiple infections throughout their lifetime.

Yeast infections in the mouth, known medically as oral candidiasis or thrush, can be more than just uncomfortable — they can interfere with your daily life, affecting how you eat, drink, and ...

A fungus, Candida albicans, could be contributing to the development of Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, according to new medical research.

It is commonly discussed in the context of vaginal infections, but what many do not realize is that men can also suffer from yeast infections.

Find out what you need to know about Candida Cleanse, and discover the pros, cons, and benefits, and how it may affect health.