Q: My white, long-hair Chihuahua has body odor. We've always had to groom her often, but after only three or four days her odor is pretty awful. She loves to snuggle and that becomes uncomfortable in ...

A vaginal yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of yeast (a type of fungus) in the body. People with diabetes are more prone to getting these infections because their blood sugar levels are often ...

It isn't clear how brewer's yeast may fight these infections. Some proponents claim it boosts the immune response in a way that helps your body "treat itself." Early, weak evidence suggests there may ...

Vaginal yeast infections can spread through any kind of sex. There's also a small risk of transmission if vaginal fluids are exchanged, such as through shared sex toys. People with penises can ...

Patients with a candida infection need to eat as many anti-fungal foods as possible. These healthy foods kill the yeast by starving them of sugar and breaking down candida's cellular walls. One of the ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Dandruff is a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis caused by an overgrowth of the yeast (fungus) Malassezia. It causes oiliness, dryness, white or yellow ...

As for many traditional wine-makers in the country, each batch brought uncertainty about whether regulators would approve his product. “Before now, we did not have any yeast specifically made for ...

Medically reviewed by Alicen Nelson MD, MPH The navel, also known as the belly button or umbilicus, is a small, round, or ...

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Without the right lube, you’re much more susceptible to micro-tears in the vaginal mucosa, which can lead to stinging and ...

Well, one physicist tried to figure that out. VICE reports that Seamus Blackley, more famous as the man behind Xbox, had the chance of a lifetime to bake some bread using 4,500-year-old yeast that was ...