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

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 ...

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 ...

Nails quietly reflect what’s happening inside the body, and as the years go by, their structure and behavior naturally change ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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

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: ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I'm 45 and have had my fingernails done with acrylic for 7 years. About a year ago, one nail lifted from the bed. It isn't painful, but is very white. Numerous antifungal preparations ...