Fungus can do a lot for us — make bread, make beer and cure infections, in the case of penicillin. But when the fungus infects us, well, that’s not nearly as much fun as beer. From your head to your ...

The fungal infection spreads easily without proper hygiene practices.

Ringworm, despite its name, isn't caused by worms at all. Instead, it's a fungal infection that commonly affects children Ringworm, despite its name, is not caused by worms but rather by a fungal ...

Reupholstering chairs is simple compared with reupholstering little boys. But New York City’s doctors were busy on both last week. Reason: the first epidemic of scalp ringworm in the U.S.—mostly on ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." So many of us spend countless hours of our life worrying over the state of our hair. Is it too dry, ...

Dermatologists explain the common symptoms of an unhealthy scalp, as well as how to treat it.

For many, our elementary school days contain unforgettable memories. There were the games played during recess, class projects, particularly in science classes, assembly programs with interesting ...