Athlete’s foot, a prevalent ailment, extends beyond its apparent discomfort and unpleasant odors, offering insights into the broader realm of fungal infections. Despite its seemingly benign nature, ...

Most people associate foot fungus with sweaty gym environments, but medical experts reveal this persistent infection has sneakier ways of spreading. Dr. Michael Thompson at Northwestern Medicine ...

Beach, pool, ice cream, and open sandals — there are many reasons to love the Israeli summer. But along with all the fun comes a particularly annoying phenomenon: Athlete’s foot. The itching that ...

Our young athlete had tinea pedis, also known as “athlete’s foot” or “foot ringworm.” Tinea pedis affects the toes and feet and is the most common fungus infection. Dermatophyte infections, such as ...

Sandal season is in full swing, but damp environments, pool decks and locker rooms may leave your feet looking a little worse for wear. And when your toenails are brittle, discolored or warped, the ...

If your favorite sandals are sitting in the closet because of unsightly thick and yellow nails, you might be wondering how to know if toenail fungus is dying already. It turns out getting rid of this ...

Types of toenail fungus are more common than you think, especially as we age. Toenail fungus will not go away on its own—it does require medical treatment to cure it. It can take up to a year for ...

Fungal infections of the nail (medically known as onychomycosis or tinea unguium) is a common condition affecting up to 20 per cent of the population, both men and women, the ...

Toenails can reveal clues about your health and lifestyle. While brittle toenails often just happen along with aging, they could also hint at a vitamin deficiency or a fungal infection. By zeroing in ...

It might not be “The Last of Us” — but these new stats are pretty terrifying. New York had close to the most cases in the nation of a “diabolical” drug-resistant and deadly fungus that has already ...

Health officials in Michigan said 109 cases of the rare fungal infection blastomycosis have been linked to a paper mill in Escanaba, an increase of five cases since the last update a week ago. Among ...