Health experts have warned that individuals who habitually bite their fingernails are at increased risk of having stomach or gut infections, dental damage, and permanent nail deformities.The ...

Toenail fungus is one of those conditions people whisper about—as if it’s a personal failure instead of an incredibly common, ...

Researchers have identified hydrogen sulfide as a surprisingly effective tool for treating difficult nail infections. It penetrates nails more efficiently than current drugs and kills pathogens by ...

q My nails are misshapen, ugly and break easily. This can have many causes — ranging from fungal infection, repeated trauma, psoriasis, eczema or dermatitis to deficiencies of iron, zinc or biotin.

Crusty fungal toenail infection patients could soon get a ‘game-changer’ treatment on the NHS that can banish the unsightly and hard-to-treat condition for good. The common problem leads to thickened ...

The pale half- moon shape at the base of your nails, called the lunula, is more than just a nail feature. It can reflect how well your body is functioning. This article explains what the lunula means, ...

For millions with stubborn fungal nail infections, help might come from an unlikely source: the stench of rotten eggs. A joint study from the University of Bath and King’s College London reports that ...

Paediatricians have warned mothers against the practice of biting or using their teeth to trim their babies’ fingernails, describing it as unhygienic and capable of exposing infants to infections.

Sarah Bradley is a writer with six years of experience creating personal essays, reported features, and content related to health and parenting topics. Susan Bard, MD, is a board-certified general and ...