Certain bacteria typically found in the mouth and throat may be a trigger for heart attacks, recent research suggests.

What’s the dirtiest part of your body? Experts explain which body parts are germ magnets or too sensitive to touch—and why keeping your hands off matters. About the experts Beth Oller, MD, FAAFP, is a ...

A team of researchers led by Joshua Modell says they have shed new light on how bacteria protect themselves from certain ...

Ever wonder why little white spots or indentations always seem to show up on your nails? The answer to all of your problems may be at the tip of your finger.

Having strong nails is just not for aesthetic or beauty reasons; our nails are an important part of our health. A doctor and ...

New research highlights a recently discovered bacterial species related to two disease-causing organisms in Peru.

It may be hard to imagine but our feet are home to up to 10 million microbial cells per square centimeter of skin surface.

Dermatologist, Dr. Mona Gohara, loves a manicure but shares that one kind in particular brings a high risk for infection.

Poor nail hygiene can lead to various illnesses and health problems, which are most of the time overlooked and takenlightly. But, from now on, take up a few simple habits, which can be done easily at ...

Diabetes significantly impacts the skin due to high blood sugar, reduced circulation, and weakened immunity, leading to ...

As of Sept 1, the European Union has banned TPO, a chemical in gel nail colours that makes the polish harden quickly under UV ...

The lovely monsoon should not be enjoyed at the expense of your skin health. A dermatalogist writes about the common skin ...