Dear Readers: This column is the third (and final) in the series on yeast overgrowth (Candida albicans), which can cause many diseases. Thousands of you have written, and although there were many good ...

Candida is a type of yeast. Small amounts of this yeast live harmlessly on and inside the body. However, certain factors can cause an overgrowth of Candida, leading to an infection. This article ...