Fingernails
The Unexpected Origins Of Human Fingernails – From Claws To Nails – Health Digest
Mikheyeva Volha/Shutterstock Human fingernails serve many purposes. This strong coating on our fingertips helps protect our fingers during gripping, which also shields us from infections since we’re less at risk for injury. They additionally aid with fine motor movements like scratching, separating, and picking up objects. They […]
What The Half-Moons Under Your Fingernails Can Tell You About Your Health – Health Digest
When your lunula is larger than normal — about 50% of the nail — it could be a symptom of an endocrine disorder, infectious disease, cardiac issue, or congenital disorder (via ePainAssist). Per a case study published in Cureus, enlarged lunulae can be associated with hyperthyroidism, leprosy, and scleroderma. Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid overproduces hormones, […]