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

NEW YORK -- Gel manicures are preferred by some women because the polish can last longer and may be less likely to chip. One expert, however, warned this week at a medical conference that the ...

Q: My fingernails used to be quite smooth. But over the last few months they've developed ridges that run the length of the nails. They also break easily, and the top layer sometimes peels off. Can ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...