Scientists have discovered a fungus that turns spiders into “zombies,” luring the arachnids out of their lairs before killing ...

A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly's own immune system to destroy brain cells, leading to signs of ...

What is an ingrown toenail? Ingrown toenails, a condition also known as onychocryptosis, occur when the edge of a toenail cuts into the tissue surrounding it or when the skin around a toe grows ...

White matter and other changes around the toenails and fingernails can occur with psoriasis or nail fungus. However, fungal infections are contagious, and psoriasis is not. The causes and ...

Having a loose toenail or fingernail can be a troubling symptom, especially if you don't know what caused it. Usually, getting a loose nail is a gradual process that only impacts part of the nail.

In 2019, state health officials released the first-ever list of hospitals and nursing homes in New York that treated patients harboring Candida auris, the deadly drug-resistant fungus. That list ...

Residents at a block of flats in Kent say their lives have become "a nightmare" as unfinished roof work is allowing rainwater to stream into the building. In May, contractors fitted pre-fabricated ...

Fungus gnats are small black flies, also known as sciarid flies, mushroom flies and mycetophilids. They are a very common pest, especially when plants are grown in pots of soil-free compost. In fact, ...

Promise. Taking to Instagram, the singer's manicurist showed off her "cherry chocolate" nails — and yep, this is set to be one of 2025's biggest nail trends, having already been seen on the ...

Athlete’s foot is commonly associated with sports and athletes because the fungus grows perfectly in warm, moist environments, such as socks and shoes, sports equipment, and locker rooms.

Also, if you are bothered by the yellow stain, take your nail polish off after a week or so, and dare to go bare every once in a while.' Reason 2: You have a fungus. If you tend to use public ...

I opted for a bit of length in a squoval (square x oval) nail shape, to ease me into the world of acrylics and guess what? It really wasn't as scary as I thought it would be. It's all well and ...