Powerful strategies to kick this deep-seated habit at any age. Tim Robberts/Getty Images Growing up, you may have been instructed to stand up straight, mind your manners, and behave yourself. Along ...

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 ...

Do you bite your nails when you’re nervous, bored or stressed? If so, it’s time to call it quits. Biting your nails is a compulsive habit and it’s often out of one’s control. But there are some ...

Although many people bite their nails occasionally, repeated and compulsive nail-biting can cause long-lasting harm.

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 ...

Biting your nails? This habit can introduce harmful bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella to your stomach, causing infections, ...

Did you bite your nails today? While it might seem harmless, nail biting can actually increase your risk of infection. “Nail biting can cause small injuries around the nail, allowing bacteria, viruses ...

Her experience inspired a PSA video that racked up over 3.5 million likes. In the viral video with over 42.7 million views, TikToker Bre (@breezzyy.yy) showed what happened in the aftermath of picking ...

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Your fingernails are nearly twice as dirty as your fingers. And your keyboard has more germs festering on it than your toilet. So if you typed our URL into the address bar and then bit your nails ...