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

Nail problems are more common than you'd think. Even if you have long, healthy nails, you still need to practice good nail care to maintain them. We've narrowed down the most common nail issues and ...

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 ...

Let’s start with nail fungus, a disease that an average person experiences at least once in their lifetime. As you probably know, the fungus is found in our bodies. To turn into an infection, it needs ...

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

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

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 ...

Diagnosing conditions of the nail can be confounding. Patients may experience delays in treatment due to challenges in diagnosis. While the nail may seem like a cosmetic concern, nail diseases can ...

Radiation from nail dryers may damage DNA and cause cancer-causing mutations in human cells, a study has found — and that might have you wondering whether your regular gel mani-pedi is worth the risk.

Radiation from nail dryers may damage DNA and cause cancer-causing mutations in human cells, a new study has found — and that might have you wondering whether your regular gel mani-pedi is worth the ...