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…
Candida: A Fungus We All Carry That Can Lead to Most Common Fungal Infections, Tips to Fight It
April 4, 2023
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4 Health Benefits of Black Fungus
March 5, 2023
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Black fungus is an edible wild mushroom and a popular culinary ingredient in Asian cuisine. It is smooth and tender, and packed with health benefits. It’s rich in antioxidants and abundant in protein, iron, calcium, and B vitamins. Every 100 grams of black fungus has 6.5 grams of dietary fiber, as well as plant water-soluble…
Heavy Metals Found in All Types of Edible Fungi in Hong Kong
Black fungi and snow fungi are common edible fungi that are rich in nutrients. The Consumer Council of Hong Kong tested 28 samples of pre-packaged dried edible fungus, including black fungus, white back fungus, and snow fungus, and found that at least one pesticide was detected in 12 samples, with metal contaminants detected in all…
How to Kill Fungal Infections
Do you suffer from chronic sinus infections? Respiratory infections? Gum disease? Ear infections? Digestive problems? Chances are you are suffering from an overgrowth of Candida, the most prevalent fungal infection. There are four types of infections we suffer from: bacterial, viral, parasitic, and fungal (though an argument could be made that fungal infections are parasitic)….
Lawn Pests and Fungus
Question: Lately I’m finding small clumps of lawn grass, roots and all, dug out and laying there. The clumps are only an inch or two across. At first, I thought it was a mole or gopher, but I don’t see any tunnel beyond the removed clump. I read that moles prefer areas that have a…
Fungus That Causes Fatal Bat Disease Found in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS—A fungus that has killed millions of bats nationwide has been found in Louisiana, but no bats in the state have been sickened by it so far. The disease it causes is called white-nose syndrome because bats develop fuzzy white patches of fungus on their noses, wings, and other hairless areas. The disease also…
CSIRO to Release Foreign Fungi to Control Coastal Invasive Weed for Penguin Nests
March 24, 2022
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The CSIRO announced that it will be releasing the Venturia paralias fungi to attack the invasive coastal weed called sea spurge that is threatening nesting sites of native Australian little penguins as well as coastal vegetation. “Our research found that the fungus is highly specific towards sea spurge. Based on our results, the fungus was…
Incredible Photos Show Bioluminescent Fungus Illuminating Driftwood During Lunar Eclipse
Thwarted by cloud cover while trying to capture a lunar eclipse on film, a Washington photographer ended up with something incredibly magical. He turned his camera toward the ocean and snapped neon green bioluminescent fungus glowing on nearby driftwood, and the resulting images are spectacular. Photographer Mathew Nichols, 28, who works in forest restoration by…
‘Superbug’ Fungus Spread in Two Cities, Health Officials Say
NEW YORK—U.S. health officials said Thursday they now have evidence of an untreatable fungus spreading in two hospitals and a nursing home. The “superbug” outbreaks were reported in a Washington, D.C, nursing home and at two Dallas-area hospitals, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. A handful of the patients had invasive fungal infections…
Rare and Deadly ‘Black Fungus’ Increasingly Seen in COVID-19 Patients in India: Reports
A rare but potentially deadly infection dubbed “black fungus” by Indian doctors appears to be more frequent among CCP virus patients in the world’s second most populous nation, according to reports. The infection, called mucormycosis, is caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes found particularly in soil and is associated with decaying organic matter such…
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