Relatedly, if you have BV and then take antibiotics to treat it, you might be at higher risk of developing a yeast infection afterward, Dr. Ross says. That’s because the meds might not just kill off ...

The mycobiome may be important because the yeast species are involved in fermentation of carbohydrates. As we know, the low FODMAP diet attempts to reduce fermentation by microbes in the gut ...

If you have ever stared at a moldy piece of bread and a fuzziness is viewed you are looking at colonies of spores. Spores ...

Also called vaginal candidiasis, vaginal yeast infections affect up to 75% of people with a vagina at some point in their lifetime. Vaginas typically have a balance of good bacteria and yeast.

Sourdough expert and co-founder of Hart Bageri, Richard Hart, wants to debunk a major myth about sourdough starter. The professional baker says that it isn't actually precious and can easily be ...

In a study recently published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, researchers collected and examined the biotechnological potential of 2,000 West African yeast strains. The study—the ...

That’s because the meds might not just kill off the harmful bacteria; they could also knock out some of the good guys that are typically responsible for keeping yeast in check. Certain factors ...