An inspector observed an employee with long fingernails handling the dough for tortillas without gloves on. Also observed was an employee handling tortillas with bare hands.

Long nails may make a fashion statement, but there are microorganisms lurking underneath that can cause potential infections, according to a recent USA Today report. "The longer the nail, the more ...

Long nails are a major trend these days, seen on the hands of superstars like Cardi B and Billie Eilish. But a biologist warns this new trend may come with health hazards when considering what may ...

April 18, 2022 Long nails can be a germ hotspot; here's how to keep them clean Longer fingernails are more likely to carry harmful bacteria and yeast underneath them, research shows.

The fingernails of 18 health-care workers were tested. Results showed that all of the workers with long nails harbored bacteria and yeast compared to 18 percent of those with short nails.

“Long nails are a perfect hideout for pathogens, including viruses and bacteria, that get trapped under there,” said Dr Cristina Psomadakis, a dermatologist based in the U.K. and popular on ...