Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Manu Vega/Getty Images You’ve probably covered the basic things you can do to reduce your skin cancer risk: Wear sunscreen, avoid ...

A pharmacist has issued a stark warning that an unusual shape beneath your toenails might be an indicator of a fatal condition. According to the specialist, this mark could indicate skin cancer. Our ...

When you check your nails for flecks or ridges, it’s because you’re after shiny, healthy talons, right? Well, there’s another reason to inspect your nails regularly, and that’s for signs of acral ...

When David Edges's wife spotted a faint brown line on his toenail, he didn't think it was anything to worry about. But Kelly, 47, a skin specialist in the beauty industry, was instantly concerned, ...

Your nails serve as more than just a canvas for your favorite polish color. These small but significant parts of your body can reveal important information about your overall health, often acting as ...

“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 ...

Melanoma usually appears in locations where the skin receives frequent sun exposure, like the face, neck, shoulders, arms and legs. These melanomas are often linked to ultraviolet (UV) damage and may ...

Hands are seen as a sign of grooming and personality. But doctors say nails do much more than complete a polished appearance. They can quietly reflect what is happening inside the body.Nails grow ...