The monsoon may cool the weather, but it also creates the perfect condition for nail damage. Constant moisture, damp footwear and poor nail care can lead to brittle nails, fungal infections and ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

When Maria Delgado noticed a dark streak under her big toenail, she assumed it was from dropping her gym bag on her foot. Six months later, that seemingly innocent mark led to a diagnosis that saved ...

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Your nails serve as more than just a canvas for your favorite polish color. These small but significant parts of your body can reveal important information about your overall health, often acting as ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These hormonal shifts can cause nails to become brittle, thin, and weak since estrogen plays a key role in maintaining moisture ...

Q: My fingernails used to be quite smooth. But over the last few months they've developed ridges that run the length of the nails. They also break easily, and the top layer sometimes peels off. Can ...