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The discovery of locally grown huitlacoche here in Detroit not only cured a personal craving — it also sparked a deep ...

Despite a long history of traditional medicinal use in the United States, the collection, consumption and efficacy of the ...

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If you’re looking for an easy home routine to get your ten toes looking top-notch, Purely Northwest’s tea tree oil and peppermint Epsom salt foot soak is a highly-rated fav for nixing foot fungus and ...

There are thousands of species of fungus in the city, with names like American dyeball, dingy twiglet and devil’s dipstick. Some even glow in the dark. By Andy Newman Photographs by Victor J.

This time he decided to pick up the mistletoe to surprise her, and arrived early at the south terminal -- only to find out the flight had been switched to the north terminal at the last minute ...

VANCOUVER — The most dangerous kingdom on Earth isn’t led by humans—it’s fungi. While we’ve focused on viral pandemics, over two million fungal species have been quietly evolving, destroying crops, ...

Jock itch (tinea cruris) is a common, preventable fungal infection mainly affecting the groin, inner thighs, and buttocks. These are warm parts of the body where moisture can accumulate, providing the ...

Yeast infections on the scalp are caused by an overgrowth of fungal organisms. Malassezia, a yeast that often causes dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and folliculitis (inflamed follicles), is the most ...

One widespread plant in Northcentral Texas and Southwestern Oklahoma isn’t particularly beneficial to other plants or many animals. However, it is often conspicuously displayed during particular ...

But believe it or not, the show's haunting zombies aren't that far from reality. Real-life 'zombie-making' fungi burrow into their host's flesh and manipulate their minds to turn them into ...