You cut them. Maybe paint them. And that’s about it. But in reality, your nails can give you a glimpse into your overall ...

Maybe you first noticed them while you were painting your nails and the polish didn’t go on smoothly — those dents that run from one side of the nail to the other and create little valleys where the ...

Those seemingly innocent changes in your nails might be telling you something important about what’s happening deep inside your body. While most of us only pay attention to our nails when it’s time ...

Dear Doctors: Right after I got a manicure, the skin around two of my fingernails got red and really swollen. My roommate says it can happen when the manicurist cuts your cuticles. Is that true? You ...

Q: Right after I got a manicure, the skin around two of my fingernails got red and really swollen. My roommate says it can happen when the manicurist cuts your cuticles. Is that true? A: The focus on ...

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 ...

Finger clubbing, a change in nail shape and fingertip swelling, can be an early indicator of lung cancer, though it often appears in later stages. This condition, characterized by curved nails and ...

If you’re wondering how long you’ll live, the answer could be right at your fingertips. According to Dr. David Sinclair, a professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, your nails are actually a ...