Candida albicans is a type of fungus that causes some of the most common fungal diseases. The drug-resistant strain has received a lot of attention, but the majority of cases are caused by the yeast’s more easily treated forms. Let’s look at what’s known about this disease, what it can do to us, and what can…

U.S. hospitals saw a surge in superbug infections and deaths during the ​​COVID-19 pandemic—a setback of progress in combating antimicrobial resistance in recent years—according to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Superbugs refer to bacteria and fungi that have become resistant to commonly used antibiotics and other medications…