Your nails might seem like a purely cosmetic detail, but doctors often see them as tiny windows into your overall health.

Fingernail ridges can be a common issue, often indicating underlying health problems or nutritional deficiencies ...

You probably don’t spend much time thinking about your fingernails (unless you’re painting them!). But your nails can provide key insights into your health. Take nail ridges for instance, which may ...

Your nail-related issues may be more health-related than cosmetic. Find out what insight your nails have to offer about underlying nutritional deficiencies.

Here are some signs that it may be time to give your nails a break. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Erica Sweeney Q: I keep my nails near-constantly polished, but I worry ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a serious problem with my fingernails splitting and coming off at the edges. I have tried biotin and keratin for almost a year without results. I am an 89-year-old man who takes ...

DOCTOR. HAVE YOU TAKEN A CLOSE LOOK AT YOUR FINGERNAILS? CHARLES. IF SOMETHING LOOKS OFF, YOU MAY WANT TO TALK WITH YOUR DOCTOR. WELL, JOINING US LIVE THIS MORNING WITH MORE IS DR. ERNESTINE WRIGHT ...

A short list of things I learned this weekend: my nails are not infallible, and I suck at basketball. While on vacation in Arizona, I badly broke one of my beloved fingernails. I know, I know: ...

Your fingernails might seem like simple protective coverings for your fingertips, but they’re actually sophisticated diagnostic tools that can reveal crucial information about your protein intake.

Dear Dr. Roach: I have a serious problem with my fingernails splitting and coming off at the edges. I have tried biotin and keratin for almost a year without results. I am an 89-year-old man who takes ...

High cholesterol can lead to subtle changes in your nails, some of which may go unnoticed for a considerable period. However, ...

Developing a new and persistent cough, as well as wheezing or coughing up bloody phlegm are all symptoms that could signal problems with your lung health and potentially be early signs of lung cancer.