Causes. Fungal nail infections are caused by various fungal organisms (fungi). The most common cause is a type of fungus called dermatophyte. Yeast and molds also can cause nail infections. Fungal nail infection can develop in people at any age, but it's more common in older adults. As the nail ages, it can become brittle and dry.
Photo: Getty Images. Jan. 1 marked a significant cultural shift in China â starting this year, families will be able to have two children. This alters the one-child policy that was introduced in 1978 to control the countryâs population.
China ends one-child policy after 35 years. China ends one-child policy after 35 years. China has scrapped its one-child policy, allowing all couples to have two children for the first time since draconian family planning rules were introduced more than three decades ago. The announcement followed a four-day Communist party summit in Beijing where Chinaâs top leaders debated financial reforms and how to maintain growth at a time of heightened concerns about the economy.