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

Vertical fingernail ridges are usually harmless and often appear due to aging. Horizontal ridges might indicate health issues like vitamin deficiencies or infections. Good nail hygiene can help ...

Applying oils like vitamin E or coconut oil can help hydrate nails and prevent ridges from forming. Regular cardiovascular ...

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 ...

A lurking health condition may be at your fingertips – literally. Your nails can provide clues to other health conditions, and specialists at MedStar Washington Hospital Center can help with treating ...

Your nails serve as more than just a canvas for your favorite polish color. These small but significant parts of your body can reveal important information about your overall health, often acting as ...

You notice it first as a small gap between your nail and the pink skin underneath. What starts as a barely visible separation gradually expands, creating an unsettling space where debris collects and ...

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 ...

NEW YORK -- Gel manicures are preferred by some women because the polish can last longer and may be less likely to chip. One expert, however, warned this week at a medical conference that the ...

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

No matter the season — winter, spring, summer, or fall — it’s always the perfect time for a pedicure. Holiday parties mean strappy shoes and consequently a trip to the nail salon. While getting a ...