Mycosis nail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is a fungal infection of the nail unit. It is more common in the toenails because fungi thrive in warm, moist environments like your shoes.

He is the founder and owner of Sandia Dermatology. A toenail falling off can be an unsettling experience, especially if you're not sure why it's happening. Your toenail may fall off after an ...

Bacteria living inside other cells can form stable, mutually beneficial partnerships with their hosts, but it is rare that two organisms are sufficiently compatible on their first encounter.

Matt Kasson has received funding from the National Science Foundation, the National Geographic Society, USDA ARS and USDA APHIS. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a ...

The CDC last week issued an alert about a new variant of a genital fungal infection detected in New York City. It’s called tinea, also known as ringworm (or “jock itch” if it’s in the ...

Nail fungus, specifically in the toenails, is a pervasive issue affecting millions globally. Arising from a fungal infection, its treatment can be challenging, and it often induces feelings of ...

We're in the thick of spooky season, and—if you haven't already—it's time to start thinking of your Halloween manicure. This year, we've been bookmarking Halloween nails that feel vampy and ...

Now that we've officially kicked off the season of autumn boots and leather jackets, it's no surprise that our aesthetic may be turning a bit more vampy. With the temps slowly dropping and getting ...

Medically reviewed by Danielle McNeil, D.P.MMedically reviewed by Danielle McNeil, D.P.M There are three main types of ...

Canadians could soon lose access to a unique public collection of fungi that scientists say is crucial for important research, such as developing new drugs to treat antibiotic-resistant pathogens ...