Many yeast infections clear up in about a week on their own, but more serious infections can last longer and require ...

Male yeast infections are due to an overgrowth of the fungus candida, which can cause swelling, redness, irritation, and pain ...

Pregnant women are especially susceptible to yeast infections — here's how to keep uncomfortable symptoms at bay.

Yeast infections are a common but often misunderstood condition that affects millions of individuals, particularly women. While they are typically associated with vaginal discomfort, yeast infections ...

The 1-day over-the-counter treatment for vaginal yeast infections contains about 12-times the active ingredient of the 7-day treatment, which can cause some people a lot of pain and irritation. If you ...

As a woman (and anyone with a vulva), a yeast infection is one of the most uncomfortable things we can experience. It's a very common type of infection — affecting up to 75% of women at some point in ...

If you’ve ever had a yeast infection (and research shows that 75% of us have), you’re all too familiar with the telltale symptoms like itching, burning and discharge. And many women get the pesky ...

For many women, the itching, burning, and discomfort of a yeast infection is an unfortunate but treatable experience. Yet for others, these uncomfortable infections become unwelcome recurring guests.

Dr. Stephanie Arnold's patient was so uncomfortable she asked for a same day appointment. The suspect: a vaginal yeast infection. But there was some mystery, too. The patient had used a one-day, ...

Oct. 29 -- WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have identified two genetic mutations that help account for the presence of recurring yeast infections in certain women. Although the ...

Candida auris, a deadly fungal infection, is spreading in Illinois and Indiana, part of a larger U.S. increase. Although first identified in Japan in 2009, the first U.S. case was reported in 2016.