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 ...

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

Trying to break your nail-biting habit but can't seem to make it stick? It’s not uncommon, especially if you’re an adult nail-biter. Old habits die hard, as they say, and this one’s no exception. It ...

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, ...

If you’re someone who bites their nails, you’ve probably been told to just stop countless times. But here’s what those well-meaning advice-givers don’t understand — your nail-biting habit isn’t just a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Health experts have warned that individuals who habitually bite their fingernails are at increased risk of having stomach or gut infections, dental damage, and permanent nail deformities.The ...