We love a good nail art moment, but seeing stripes long after the polish is gone leaves us wondering about our nail health. Fingernail ridges, or thin, raised, non-pigmented lines on the natural nail, ...

Your nails are trying to tell you something.

Vertical fingernail ridges are usually harmless and often appear due to aging. Horizontal ridges might indicate health issues like vitamin deficiencies or infections. Good nail hygiene can help ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You probably don’t spend much time thinking about your fingernails (unless you’re painting them!). But your nails can provide key ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Applying a fresh coat of nail polish can provide an immediate mood boost, but it can also be concerning ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...