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

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 ...

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

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

Your body sends you signals long before any serious health issue pops up. In fact, a 2015 study published in IDOJ says that ...

Developing a new and persistent cough, as well as wheezing or coughing up bloody phlegm are all symptoms that could signal problems with your lung health and potentially be early signs of lung cancer.

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 ...

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 ...

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

A doctor had to remove a fingernail that became lodged in between the gum tissue and front tooth of a 10-year-old boy, highlighting the need for clinicians to monitor and discourage nail biting, ...