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How can diabetes prevent yeast infections

A yeast infection, also known as candidiasis, is a type of fungal infection. It can cause irritation, itchiness, and discharge. Vaginal yeast infections are most common. About half of all women will experience two or more. A number of things can increase your risk of yeast infection, including conditions such as diabetes. Keep reading to… Read More: How can diabetes prevent yeast infections »

Woman urinates alcohol without drinking due to yeast in her bladder

By Jessica Hamzelou A similar process to the one breweries use to make alcohol can happen inside our bodiesurbancow/Getty A woman who urinates alcohol without having consumed any is the first person to be diagnosed with “urinary auto-brewery syndrome”. The condition is caused by yeast in the bladder, which ferments sugar in urine to produce… Read More: Woman urinates alcohol without drinking due to yeast in her… »