At its core, the cuticle is the nail’s natural protective seal. “It’s like the grout in your shower between your tiles; it ...

When most people think of aging, they think of loose skin, brittle hair and fragile bones — but there’s one more thing to add to the list, and it involves your nails. With time, you may have noticed ...

Vertical fingernail ridges are usually harmless and often appear due to aging. Horizontal ridges might indicate health issues like vitamin deficiencies or infections. Good nail hygiene can help ...

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 ...

Your fingernails might seem like simple protective coverings for your fingertips, but they’re actually sophisticated diagnostic tools that can reveal crucial information about your protein intake.

In fungal infections, invasive fungi grow in or on your body. Many types of fungi occur naturally in your body in small amounts. Some infections occur when these fungi grow out of control while other ...

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 ...

They’re trying to put the “cure” in manicure. Researchers from Emory University and Georgia Tech developed a smartphone app to screen for anemia using images of a person’s fingernail beds instead of ...