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 ...

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 ...

Fingernail ridges are visible lines or grooves on the nail’s surface. They can run vertically from the cuticle to the tip of the nail (known as longitudinal ridges) or horizontally across the nail ...

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 ...

The pale half- moon shape at the base of your nails, called the lunula, is more than just a nail feature. It can reflect how well your body is functioning. This article explains what the lunula means, ...

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 ...