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Do you have a habit of biting your nails? Here's how it can increase the risk of infections, dental issues, and stomach ...

Nail biting is common in childhood, but it can still tug at your worry. Here is how to understand the behavior, support your ...

Many children have the habit of biting their nails. Maybe yours does too. What are the possible consequences? Why do they do it? And how can you get them to stop? Tension and stress are often the ...

Quitting nail biting can be as difficult as quitting smoking. According to the NIH, the habit (“onychophagia”) is a chronic condition that is repetitive and compulsive in nature. “Stress, anxiety, ...

“Nail biting can cause small injuries around the nail, allowing bacteria, viruses and fungi to enter. This may lead to an infection called paronychia, which causes inflammation of the nail fold,” ...

So, nail biting-kind of a cringe-worthy habit, but ultimately nbd, right? Not exactly. Turns out your unsightly nails aren't the worst of your problems. Nail-biting can actually lead to a few other ...

DEAR READERS:We received a large response about the habit of nail-biting. For my readers who have this habit, I hope the following responses help. -- Heloise DEAR HELOISE:I was reading the letter from ...

Nail-biters might relate to one TikTok user's experience of preparing to take a photograph for Instagram, only to realize her bad habit had ruined the aesthetic of the image before it was even taken.

When body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) are discussed, the conditions that typically come to mind include trichotillomania (hair pulling) and excoriation disorder (skin picking). However, one ...

Millions of people across Britain nibble away at their fingernails, whether out of stress, anxiety, or simply because they're bored. But while most assume it's a harmless habit, dental experts are ...