We teach kids not to do it. It's unsanitary. It's just plain gross to see. Let's be real, though. Most of us pick our noses - some 91% according to the only (small and old) study that seems to have ...

Nose picking, or rhinotillexis, is a seemingly innocuous habit that is often met with disapproval and disgust. While it may not be the most socially acceptable behavior, it is surprisingly common, ...

Face mask — check. Goggles — check. Gloves — check. Protective measures like these were all too familiar to health care workers caring for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. But despite all these ...

While often considered taboo, nose picking in public represents a complex behavior pattern that deserves scientific examination. Research reveals surprising insights about this common habit and its ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Few openly admit it, but everyone picks their nose. Whether you’re ...

Those who admitted to nose picking were 3.8 times as likely to catch the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) as those who claimed that they didn't. (Photo by Max ...

You can pick your nose, but you can’t pick your pathogens. A review of dozens of published studies into the mechanisms behind neurological diseases has collected strong evidence that people who ...

She’s had many a bad air day. Fed-up North Carolina flight attendant Taryn Milhouse is raising a stink about the most revolting traveler habits, which include nose-picking, blowing one’s nose — and ...

Currently, there is little research suggesting that nose picking may increase your risk of Alzheimer’s. More research is necessary. Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that happens when an ...