Written by Tracy Norfleet, MD, MBA, FACP, ABOM | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH Published on June 5, 2023 Key takeaways: Brittle nails may be dry or soft, but they’re more fragile and can break easily. Harsh chemicals, low iron levels, fungal infections, and medications can all make nails brittle. You can strengthen brittle...
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When hair loss and fast-growing nails could be signs of a serious condition doctors often miss
Six years after Helena Stone thought she would be able to shrug off a ‘minor’ knee sprain, she is still in agonising pain. Helena, then 16, was kayaking when she capsized her boat, catching her right foot. The knee pain took her by surprise. ‘It was really swollen, red and inflamed, but I assumed it...