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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 anal sacs emptied, as she often does, and I was ...

Long nails, while fashionable, can harbor harmful bacteria like E. coli and fungi, increasing the risk of infections and food poisoning. These microbes thrive in the crevices beneath nails, ...