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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 ...

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-biting, known medically as onychophagia, has long been considered a common habit, especially among children and teenagers. Yet doctors caution that the behaviour can be far more damaging than it ...

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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 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,” ...