3. Potentially "fatal" germs can lurk under hospital workers' nails. Ugh, just when you think hospitals are safe places--this unsettling research notes that dirty fingernails could be the source of ...

While some body parts are vulnerable to infection, others should remain hands-off because they tend to harbor high levels of bacteria. But it’s not all about germs. Certain areas of your body are ...

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 ...

The pandemic brought all of us a new appreciation for frequent hand-washing and its importance in keeping germs at bay. Yet an equally important hand-related health habit is often overlooked — caring ...

Ingrown nails and nail injuries are common problems that can cause significant discomfort, as they cause pain, redness, and inflammation. If left untreated, these issues can lead to serious infections ...

As dentists, we are all too familiar with particular oral health problems that could have been avoided if patients refrained from bad dental hygiene practices in the first place. One such common habit ...