Possibly quite ignored, nails are an important part of our fingers and toes. Though nails' primary function is to protect the tips of fingers and toes from injury, they also play a role in ...

Nail clubbing may seem like a harmless change in your fingertips, but it can signal serious underlying conditions affecting the lungs, heart, or gut. Though often painless, it is your body’s subtle ...

For Graves' Disease Awareness Month, the Olympic legend and Hall of Famer speaks on her more than 30-year journey with the autoimmune disease.

A GP has warned that people should keep an eye on their fingernails as you could spot the first signs of seven conditions - from anaemia to heart disease and liver problems. Changes to the colour ...

Nail abnormalities can include defects of the nail itself, as well as more subtle findings that may point to a systemic medical disease. It is important to remember that common habits and nail ...

When it comes to manicures, we can't say no to holiday-themed nails. And, during summer, that means going all out and getting festive with nail designs for the Fourth of July. Inside, find 4th of ...

Mild fungal nail infections can be treated at home with over-the-counter products, but you'll need to be persistent as it may take 6 to 12 months to successfully get rid of an infection. Here, we ...

The nail plate originates from the matrix that is located under the proximal nail fold. It is composed of keratin, very little water, and an even smaller amount of lipid. The proliferating ...

It’s official: Baby pink is the summer nail color of 2025. Between the Barbiecore trend, coquette aesthetic, and guava girl summer, this adorable pink shade has been gaining momentum for quite ...

Dr. Evan Goldstein, an NYC-based anal surgeon, cautions about a warning sign that can increase the risk of getting diagnosed with a "silent disease." ...

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