When most of us look at our hands, we might notice that we need to trim, clean, or stop biting our fingernails, and that's about it. But if you ask a dermatologist, they can see a whole lot more.

Lung cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer globally, largely because its early symptoms can be subtle and easily overlooked. Timely detection is often difficult, making awareness of even ...

IBM Research debuted a wearable “fingernail sensor” — which it says may one day help clinicians monitor patient health — at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The sensor, which is still ...

The next time you get your nails done, it might be at the request of your doctor. [Photo: courtesy of IBM] IBM has created a tiny sensor that attaches to your fingernail and monitors things like ...

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Grip strength can reveal a lot about a person — including whether a ...

IBM today announced that it has developed a small sensor that sits on a person’s fingernail to help monitor the effectiveness of drugs used to combat the symptoms of Parkinson’s and other diseases.

They don't make for the prettiest of manicures, but are they something more than a cosmetic problem? Here's what a ...

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, ...