DOCTORS were shocked to discover a man’s yellowing nails were a sign of a tumour squishing his lungs and heart. The 73-year-old suffered from breathlessness, discoloured nails, and leg ...

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While biologic treatments do not cure rheumatoid arthritis (RA), they can slow its progression. They may also cause fewer side effects than other kinds of medications. Biological response ...

A lost fingernail can take between four to six months to grow back. This may take less time if the injury is minor. When to See a Healthcare Provider If a subungual hematoma covers more than half your ...

Dear Heloise: I was reading the letter from the lady who is very upset with the state of her nails due to her lifelong nail-biting. I was a nail-biter for a little over 50 years, until my wife ...

The dental recovery plan published by the Conservative government in February set a target of 1.5 million extra treatments in 2024-25. To achieve that, dentists were offered an increase in ...

Effective treatments for long COVID remain elusive because what works for one patient may be entirely ineffective for another. But as 2024 winds down, researchers have begun to pinpoint a number ...

If you can’t move your finger, seek medical attention. Resting, icing, elevating, keeping the area clean, and using OTC pain relievers are the recommended course of treatment for a smashed finger.

Researchers could trial drugs on cellularly active human brains, leading to improved treatments. Similar techniques are already being used to better preserve other human organs for transplants ...