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, ...

Most people think of nails as something you paint, trim, or show off, but they’re actually tiny health reporters. The way ...

What starts as a harmless childhood habit may be silently inviting illness, according to health experts. Dr. from Harvard Health Publishing has issued a chilling warning to those who nibble their ...

Nail biting, or onychophagia, carries significant health risks beyond appearance. This habit can injure gums, spread harmful bacteria causing infections and digestive issues, and lead to painful ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nail biting is a common habit that’s difficult to break. New research finds that certain repetitive ...

Confession: Until pretty recently, we were card-carrying nail biters. We’re not proud, but it’s true. But how do you actually stop biting your nails? It wasn’t until we employed these seven tips that ...

“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,” ...

Some habits are harder to quit than others. That's particularly true for body-focused repetitive behaviors, also called BFRBs. But most of us know them as nail biting, skin picking and even hair ...

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 ...

It is the hard-to-break habit that many of us turn to without realising. And research has revealed there could be more to biting our nails than meets the eye. Often seen as a sign of stress or nerves, ...

It is very common for young children to suck their thumbs or put their hands in their mouths and nail biting can be a natural extension of this. Although it can be made worse by anxiety, stress or ...