The buzz around mushroom-infused drinks is exploding. From coffee alternatives to cocktail substitutes, experts say they can ...

The Last of Us drew from a nature documentary featuring the Cordyceps fungus, which also inspired another zombie apocalypse ...

The Ophiocordyceps unilateralis fungus has just one goal: self-propagation and dispersal. To do so, the parasitic fungus hijacks ants ’ bodies, essentially turning them into zombies.

The ninth annual Sunriver Fungi Fest & Mushroom Show will be held Saturday at the Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic and Recreation Center (SHARC).

A recent study shows how substantial alterations in brain shape are closely associated with declines in memory, reasoning, and other cognitive functions. Plus: Poor sleep contributes to brain aging; ...

Valley fever is an infection spread by a fungus that grows in the top few inches of soil in parts of the American West. It is ...

State health officials are warning about a sharp rise in a potentially debilitating disease that's affecting both humans and dogs.

Clickers are one of the most terrifying and iconic infected enemies in The Last of Us video game series by Naughty Dog. They are humans who have reached the later stage of infection from the Cordyceps ...

The yeast fungus Candida albicans not only uses the toxin candidalysin to cause infections, but also to colonize the oral mucosa inconspicuously—but only in finely balanced amounts. Too little toxin ...

Researchers have shown that a green-Mediterranean diet can help slow brain aging. By analyzing data from the DIRECT PLUS trial, scientists found reduced levels of proteins tied to faster brain decline ...

Your brain ventricles are four fluid-filled chambers that produce cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid helps nourish your brain and protect it from injury. It would be easy to argue that your brain is the ...

Wildlife officials in Oregon and Washington have confirmed the presence of a dangerous fungus known for killing millions of bats across North America. The fungus Pseudogymnoascus, which causes a ...