Toenail discoloration can be more than just a cosmetic issue; it can be an indicator of underlying foot health problems. Changes in the color, texture, and thickness of your toenails can reveal a lot ...

"The most common issue is nail fungus (onychomycosis)," says Dr. McEneaney. "This is typically the same fungus that causes athlete's foot. It's very transmittable and very easy to pick up walking ...

Your nails can say a lot about your health: Discoloration, brittleness, and breakage are annoying to deal with on your fingers, but they’re also signs you should watch out for on your toes. One ...

No sandals this summer because of your ugly toenails? Ten to 15 percent of all Americans, a third of diabetics and half of the population over age 70 are afflicted with onychomycosis — toenail fungus.

Wriggling toes in the sand and wearing sandals are warm weather treats, unless you’d rather keep your toes under wraps due to thickened, yellowish nails. Nail fungal infections (known as onychomycosis ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Why do your toenails get so thick and discolored as you get older? Is it a fungus and, if so, what can a person do to clear it up? Does soaking your feet in hot water with ginger in ...

When Ok Hui Smith sought out medical care for a discolored toenail, a McDonough doctor prescribed her the drug Nizoral. Four months later, the 78-year-old woman was hospitalized for liver failure.