A nail artist and a doctor share the telltale signs of poor health, from fingertip colour changes to ridges, plus simple tips for nail care.

Nail inspiration often comes in the form of perfectly glazed manicures – chrome-dipped stiletto nails that are perfectly smooth and shaped.But behind the colour and shine, our nails can reveal a great ...

“Your nails can indicate benign conditions, offer insight into your mental health and can actually be a harbinger of cancer in some cases,” explained Neha Vyas, MD, a family medicine physician at ...

When we think of heart disease, we tend to think of the big symptoms like chest pain, a heart attack or a stroke but our ...

The nail condition koilonychia produces spoon-shaped nails, because iron deficiency causes anemia. The growth of nail cells ...

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 ...

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 ...

q My nails are misshapen, ugly and break easily. This can have many causes — ranging from fungal infection, repeated trauma, ...

Your skin can reveal secrets about your liver's health. Subtle changes like yellowing, persistent itching without a rash, or unusual palm redness may ...