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Ringworm Fungal Infections Are Common in the US and Are Becoming Increasingly Resistant to Treatment — 6 Questions Answered
By Rodney E. Rohde Your Health

Ringworm Fungal Infections Are Common in the US and Are Becoming Increasingly Resistant to Treatment — 6 Questions Answered

The World Health Organization considers antimicrobial resistance to be one of the most serious threats for global health. Similar to the way bacteria have developed resistance to antibiotics, fungal infections throughout the world are becoming more drug-resistant and more deadly. In early 2023, the New York State Department of Health reported two cases of severe […]

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What’s Lurking in the Gym’s Locker Room?
By Emily Lockhart Your Health

What’s Lurking in the Gym’s Locker Room?

Sure, the motivation might be contagious in the locker room of your local gym or recreational center, but, shockingly, so are numerous other icky bacterial infections that can spread quickly in moist, hot environments among gym-goers and athletes who share surfaces, towels, and athletic equipment. Don’t be scared of the locker room—just be proactive when […]

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