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

To find out if yellow nails are due to a deficiency, you'll need a blood test to check nutrient levels. Once a deficiency is ...

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

Your fingernails are part of your life, but you may not think about them a ton unless you break one or spend time getting them done. Turns out, your fingernails can actually provide some clues about ...

"A lot of times we'll learn in training that the nails can be a window into your health because they can sometimes be an indicator of some underlying medical problems," noted NBC News medical ...

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

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 ...

Fingernails, often overlooked, are biological indicators of health. Conditions like clubbing, white flecks (leukonychia), blue nails, dark lines, spoon nails, and horizontal ridges can signal ...

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 ...