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 ...

Many studies prove that long nails harbor more bacteria, viruses and yeast than short nails, even after hand scrubbing. When I see long fingernails on a healthcare provider, what concerns me most ...

Long nails are a major trend these days, seen on the hands of superstars like Cardi B and Billie Eilish. But a biologist warns this new trend may come with health hazards when considering what may be ...

A study concluded that your longevity can be determined by something surprising: your fingernails. A decades-old study found that fingernail growth can predict how long you'll live.

The bacteria and fungi underneath the long nails can also lead to a nail infection, which could leave the fingernails disfigured.

As a veterinarian with short fingernails, I don’t understand how someone with long nails can reliably palpate a pet’s abdomen to detect an enlarged organ, mass or hernia, or identify sw… ...