Your nails might look clean, but the space beneath them is a tiny ecosystem—one that collects more bacteria than most people realize. From keyboards to grocery carts to your phone screen, your hands ...

2. Artificial nails are ickiest. They may look cleaner, because they mask what's building up underneath, say experts. And, what's lurking under there, well, it's not so pretty. Researchers believe ...

Even after handwashing, bacteria often remain under the nails. They’re bold and glamorous, but beneath them lie bacteria and fungi that could harm your health. According to Jeffrey Kaplan, a biology ...

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