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

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

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 ...

DOCTOR. HAVE YOU TAKEN A CLOSE LOOK AT YOUR FINGERNAILS? CHARLES. IF SOMETHING LOOKS OFF, YOU MAY WANT TO TALK WITH YOUR DOCTOR. WELL, JOINING US LIVE THIS MORNING WITH MORE IS DR. ERNESTINE WRIGHT ...

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 ...

Here are some signs that it may be time to give your nails a break. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Erica Sweeney Q: I keep my nails near-constantly polished, but I worry ...

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.

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

A short list of things I learned this weekend: my nails are not infallible, and I suck at basketball. While on vacation in Arizona, I badly broke one of my beloved fingernails. I know, I know: ...

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 ...