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You could find out if you’ve previously had Covid by looking at your nails, experts suggest. A handful of strange changes in the finger and toe nails have been documented over the course of the pandemic. Experts say nails are similar to the skin in that they can give clues about a person’s health.

Couple accused of torturing children Allegedly pulled out kids' toenails, beat them with hammers Friday, February 4, 2005 Posted: 5:27 AM EST (1027 GMT) (CNN) -- A manhunt has been launched in Florida for a couple accused of torturing five of seven children in their home, including pulling out their toenails with pliers and keeping them so malnourished that they "looked like pictures from Auschwitz," authorities said Thursday. Citrus County Sheriff's spokeswoman Gail Tierney said an arrest warrant was issued for John Dollar, 58, and his wife, Linda, 51 -- each of whom face one count of "aggravated child abuse/torture"...

LONDON (Reuters) - Radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri has failed to appear before a court, complaining his toe nails were too long and he could not walk. Abu Hamza, who is also wanted by the United States over 11 alleged offences, was charged by police last year on 16 counts including one terror-related offence. He had been due to make an appearance on Tuesday via video-link from the high-security Belmarsh jail in London where he is being held. "Hamza has physical difficulties. He is unable to walk. He has been perambulating barefoot around the prison," said defence lawyer Peter...