So most fungi are actually pretty beneficial for us. IRA FLATOW: Give me an example. PATTY KAISHIAN: Basically, most terrestrial plants have some sort of partnership with fungi. Meaning the fungus is ...

The palm of this patient’s left hand exhibited a brown, discolored, irregularly shaped patch of skin, which had been diagnosed as a case of tinea nigra, caused by the fungus Hortaea werneckii ...

Nail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is a common infection that affects fingernails and toenails. While it may seem like a minor cosmetic concern, nail fungus can significantly impact hand ...

Medical and health care experts in New York weighed in on the rise in cases of the potentially deadly fungus candida auris, which is typically found in hospital settings and long-term care facilities.