The black patches seen on onions are not dirt but caused by a fungus known as Aspergillus niger. This fungus thrives in warm, humid, and poorly ventilated storage environments, leading to spoilage and ...

Is it ever safe to eat onion that is covered in black marks? And how can you tell if it's contaminated? Here's what you need to know.

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If you’ve ever noticed black spots or a sooty coating on onions and wondered whether they’re still safe to eat, you’re not alone. According to Bharathi Kumar, Nutritionist at Fortis Hospital, ...

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Researchers at the University of Kentucky are searching for signs of a fungal disease impacting the state's native snakes.

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For months now I've had terrible itchy ears. I've tried moisturising them but that doesn't help. What could be the cause?

Medically reviewed by Marisa Garshick, MD A boil, also known as a furuncle, is a swollen, pus-filled growth on the skin that occurs when bacteria—even those normally found on your body—infect a group ...

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