New research from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and co-funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), has shown ...

According to scientists who study diseases, the possibility of a fungal pandemic—the subject of science fiction TV shows like “The Last of Us,” could be more of a reality, thanks to climate change and ...

Valley fever is an infectious disease caused by the Coccidioides fungus that grows in the soil and dirt in some areas of ...

The study serves as a stark warning to marijuana growers about the potential dangers of using bat guano. The researchers strongly advise against its use as a fertilizer, particularly for those who may ...

Matthew Langsworth, from Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, warned his landlord of the extensive spores within his property, but ...

The CDC reported this week that 162 paper mill workers were sickened with the rare fungal disease blastomycosis, believed to ...

Industries with workers who routinely work outdoors in the midwestern and southeastern United States should consider providing worker training and education to enhance awareness of Blastomyces, the ...

A team of medical professionals and infectious disease researchers at the University of Rochester, in New York, has found ...

Valley fever cases in California have surged by 20% compared to 2023, with over 11,000 reported cases. Learn about the ...

More people with lung cancer symptoms in the UK should be able to self-refer for tests rather than wait for their GP to request them, experts have suggested. It should be “easier” for those with ...

For people with multiple sclerosis (MS), having a COVID-19 infection is not associated with worsening MS symptoms or disability, according to a study published in the December 23, 2024 ...

The fertilization process exposed the men to the fungus, leading to histoplasmosis, a severe lung infection. According to the journal article, symptoms included: Chronic cough Fever Blood ...