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 ...

If your nails are brittle, thin and easily breakable, you may be wondering if it’s time to pay a visit to your dermatologist. While changes to the color, texture and shape of your nails aren’t always ...

MODERATE LEVELS OF THE FLU IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, HAVE YOU TAKEN A CLOSE LOOK AT YOUR FINGERNAILS? SOMETHING LOOKS A LITTLE BIT OFF. YOU MAY WANT TO TALK WITH YOUR DOCTOR. DR. ERNESTINE WRIGHT ...

When doctors examine patients, they often look beyond the presenting symptoms to gather additional diagnostic information. Fingernails, frequently overlooked by patients, provide physicians with ...

A study suggests fingernail mineral profiles reflect long-term diet and supplement use, highlighting a low-cost, noninvasive ...

Fingernails aren’t just a cosmetic feature; they are a mirror reflecting your internal health. Typically, healthy nails are smooth, slightly curved, and light pink with a clearly defined lunula (the ...

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