There are 10 potential health indicators right at your fingertips.

IBM Research debuted a wearable “fingernail sensor” — which it says may one day help clinicians monitor patient health — at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The sensor, which is still ...

Dermatologists explain the nail symptoms worth noticing, from harmless spots to warning signs ...

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.

Identifying Diseases by Observing Nails Identifying Health Issues Through Nail Observation: Nails on both hands and feet do more than enhance beauty; they can also reveal underlying health conditions.

You might think of your nails as merely cosmetic or practical features, good for scratching an itch or holding your favorite nail polish. But these small, seemingly simple structures actually serve as ...

Broken and brittle nails are not uncommon, but if you’re seeing white spots on your nails, also known as leukonychia, it’s understandable to be concerned. “Leukonychia is a condition where people get ...

Nail fungus and nail psoriasis are two conditions that affect the nails. They have similar symptoms, and you can have both fungus and psoriasis at the same time, but they are different and have ...

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 ...

While there is no optimal nail shape for nail health, strength, and growth, it may help to cut fingernails straight across with slightly rounded edges. However, rounded edges on toenails can increase ...