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Terms such as nail fungus, athlete’s foot, Candida, and yeast infections are familiar for most of us. According to the CDC, however, there are approximately 1.5 million species of fungi on Earth. Pathogenic (disease-causing) fungi number around 300. Some of the more common ones are listed here. Fungi produce a ...

During this time of year, many of us are struggling with the heartbreak of humidity. The moisture in the air can feel thick enough to cut. As you walk outside, you may wonder if you’ve walked into a sauna/oven combo! The temperature of our skin is typically cooled as perspiration ...