Curved or ingrown nails can sometimes indicate a health condition that needs attention, such as iron deficiency anemia. Without treatment, ingrown nails can sometimes increase the risk of an infection ...

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.

Changes in fingernails can alert you to all sorts of health issues, including lung cancer, as a British woman recently found out when she became alarmed by her symptoms. Jean Williams Taylor of Wigan, ...

You might think of your nails as merely cosmetic or practical features, good for scratching an itch or holding your favorite nail polish. But these small, seemingly simple structures actually serve as ...