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I'm a dermatologist — here are 4 things I would never do in the summer
Don't be all, like, uncool this summer.
Sex-crazed zombie cicadas on speed: Scientists track a bug-controlling super-sized fungus
With their bulging red eyes and their alien-like mating sound, periodical cicadas can seem scary and weird enough. But some of them really are sex-crazed zombies on speed, hijacked by...
How 'The Last of Us' could actually happen
Video game-turned-HBO series "The Last of Us," of course, is science fiction. Yet the idea is loosely based on a real fungus, cordyceps, that infects and manipulates the behavior of...
New, contagious fungal infection found in NYC after patient reported groin lesions – here's how to keep yourself safe
An unidentified NYC man in his 30s was diagnosed with the first US-reported case of Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII.
New sexually transmitted fungal infection detected in NYC — the first case in the US
"Healthcare providers should be aware that Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII is the latest in a group of severe skin infections to have now reached the United States," said Dr. Avrom S. Caplan.
ER docs thought I was drunk — but I actually have a rare condition
Docs were baffled as their patient promised she didn't drink.
I'm a doctor — these 5 easy hacks can help you live longer
"I love recommending fish oil for heart health and vitamin D for healthy bones," Dr. Charles Puza said.
Gender-neutral toilets are the dirtiest of all: study
Researchers collected 480 samples from six types of bathrooms — male staff, female staff, male patient, female patient, disabled, and unisex — in three hospitals.
Hyper-sexual 'zombie cicadas' infected with bizarre STD fungus will emerge in US: experts
A creepy sexually transmitted fungus is expected to morph millions of cicadas into sexed up “zombies” by hijacking their bodies to spread the infection in the US.
How fungi can swallow abandoned homes for new growth in strange process called mycotecture
There's no cap to the magic of mushrooms.
Mold turned into healthy food — including a 'tempting-looking burger,' researchers say
"I think that what it really shows is that there's opportunity to bridge the laboratory and the kitchen," one scientist said.
Swapping meat for this protein lowers bad cholesterol by 10%: study
Researchers compared the decrease to the benefits of switching to a Mediterranean diet, which favors whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans and healthy fats.
Chef dies of rare fungal infection that 'ravaged' his lungs
"They showed us a picture of his lungs, and they literally looked like Swiss cheese," Ron Pritchard said of his son.
I cut into my new makeup sponge — and made a gruesome discovery
Can't remember the last time you replaced your makeup sponge? This is your sign to buy a new one.
How often should you change your underwear? Answer may surprise you
A June poll of 1,500 adults found that 47% would never wear underwear for more than one day at a time.
Homeowner puzzled by horrifying discovery under floors: 'Any ideas what this is?'
An Australian woman left experts and internet users alike both horrified and perplexed after sharing photos of a nightmarish black mass lurking beneath her friend's floorboards.
Deadly fungus in dogs' ears could infect humans: ‘We need to be vigilant’
The World Health Organization has declared C. auris one of the world’s "critical priority" fungal diseases.
I got fungal meningitis from a botched BBL in Mexico — now I'm fighting for my life
An Arizona woman is fighting for her life after a botched BBL in Mexico. "Honestly I’ve put into my mind, 'Stay positive and you’ll heal.' I’m in good spirits," she...
Colorectal cancer on the rise in young people could be caused by fungus: study
Researchers have found a possible reason as to why rates of colorectal cancer cases have spiked among patients under 50.
First ever drug-resistant ringworm cases discovered in NYC: health alert
Two NYC women with no known links reported experiencing symptoms in 2021 and 2022.