A leading doctor has weighed in on viral social media claims that say that it’s possible to get chlamydia from touching gym equipment.

A leading doctor has weighed in on viral social media claims that say that it’s possible to get chlamydia from touching gym equipment. The rumor began with a TikToker who claimed he contracted the ...

Viral infection is the invasion of the body by a small agent known as a virus. Viruses replicate inside host cells and can produce toxins that cause disease. The immune system helps to destroy ...

Poor hygiene practices among barber shops has been cited as the reason for the increase in cases of the ancient fungal ...

Health chiefs are calling on people to know how to spot the signs of the ancient infection after a rise in cases ...

Health chiefs are urging people to know how to spot the signs of the infection which is associated with a skin fade haircut ...

Jock itch, scientifically known as tinea cruris and locally known as Pumbu Jero, has become a recurring health issue in ...

Prof Parul Verma shared that nearly 30% of patients visiting KGMU's OPD suffer from fungal infections and itching, medically known as ‘tinea'. Many of these patients already caused damage to their ...

Athlete’s foot, also known as tinea pedis, is a fungal skin infection that typically starts between the toes. It causes a scaly, itchy rash that may have painful or burning sensations.

But if it overgrows, it may cause infections, especially in those with an immune deficiency. It can also be harder to treat than other types of fungal infections. Candida is a genus of yeasts that ...

Laura Young, MD, is a board-certified OB-GYN. She currently works as a laborist. Yeast infections are not sexually transmitted infections (STIs), but it's possible to transmit a yeast infection ...