Infections of flesh-eating bacteria are rare but warmer coastal waters caused by climate change, combined with a growing population of older adults, may result in cases doubling by 2060, a study in Scientific Reports warned earlier this year. Here’s what to look for and how to stay safe: Infection symptoms: Diarrhea, often accompanied by stomach […]
Debbie King barely gave it a second thought when she scraped her right shin climbing onto her friend’s pontoon for a day of boating in the Gulf of Mexico on Aug. 13. Even though her friend immediately dressed the slight cut, her shin was red and sore when King awoke the next day. It must […]
The antifungal is intended for use in postmenopausal or infertile women with a history of recurrent infections. In a significant breakthrough for individuals dealing with recurrent yeast infections, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light to an innovative antifungal medication known as Vivjoa (oteseconazole capsules). This groundbreaking drug is specifically […]
Yeast infections, medically referred to as candidiasis, are a group of fungal infections that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, mouth, nails, and genitals. These infections are caused by an overgrowth of Candida yeast, a fungus that normally resides on the skin and within the mouth, gut, and vagina without causing […]
Two gynecologists decode the connection. If you’ve ever experienced the itching and burning sensations that accompany a yeast infection, you know that immediate action is often sought. Yeast infections are a common woe, with statistics from a 2010 article in Clinical Microbiology Reviews revealing that three out of four women will encounter at least one […]
The telltale symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection—medically known as candidiasis—include intense itching, inflammation, and a thick, white discharge. If your healthcare provider gave you a diagnosis of a yeast infection, you have a few options for treating the uncomfortable condition. Some treatments are even available to you over the counter. Alyssa Dweck, MD, a […]
Nope, they’re not the same thing. Symptoms like a stuffy nose, headache, and sore throat may initially appear as typical signs of a common cold. However, they can also be indicative of acute bacterial sinusitis, a specific type of sinus infection. Given that both conditions, the common cold and sinus infections, share similar symptoms, individuals […]
The prevalence of malaria infections among migrants from sub-Saharan Africa is considerably high (8%), while Asian and Latin American migrants have a much lower prevalence, according to a study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by “la Caixa” Foundation. These findings can help inform screening strategies to combat malaria infections in migrant […]
Constipation cannot cause a fever, but some conditions that can lead to constipation might. For example, some infections might cause fever and digestive symptoms. It is also possible that constipation and fever could occur at the same time without being related. Alternatively, having a fever could cause behavior changes that lead to constipation, such as […]
Health officials in Bali have set up screening measures to stop people carrying the Nipah virus into the country. Photo / 123rf Travellers must undergo additional health screening upon arrival in Bali to avoid the spread of a deadly virus. Last year, Bali travellers were warned about foot-and-mouth disease. Now, there’s a new virus to […]