Long nails may make a fashion statement, but there are microorganisms lurking underneath that can cause potential infections, according to a recent USA Today report. "The longer the nail, the more ...

Curved or ingrown nails can sometimes indicate a health condition that needs attention, such as iron deficiency anemia. Without treatment, ingrown nails can sometimes increase the risk of an infection ...

However, while long nails might look elegant, they can also pose several health risks that are important to be aware of. Taking care of your nails is not just about appearance; it’s also about ...

Long, prettily painted fingernails have been considered the epitome of feminine beauty for decades, but lately the trend has been reaching new lengths as longer and more intricately designed finger ...

Your body sends you signals long before any serious health issue pops up. In fact, a 2015 study published in IDOJ says that ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: At my Yorkshire terrier’s recent wellness visit, we saw a new ...

Q: At my Yorkshire terrier's recent wellness visit, we saw a new veterinarian, a woman with surprisingly long fingernails. My Yorkie needed to have her gland sacs emptied, as she often does, and I was ...