Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tension and stress are often the triggers for nail-biting, says paediatrician Monika Niehaus. Jens Schierenbeck/dpa Many children ...

“It seems like not many people knew that nail biting could cause such a big issue, including myself,” Gabby Swierzewski tells ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nail biting is a common habit in toddlers, although it may drive you nuts. About half of all kids bite their nails, and the good news is most will stop — eventually. "For a good few months now one of ...

“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,” ...

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-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.

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 ...

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 ...