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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Does your child bite his fingernails? Some children and adults do this, especially when they are feeling nervous, but it's definitely not a healthy habit and it's one you can help your child break.

Did you bite your nails today? While it might seem harmless, nail biting can actually increase your risk of infection.

While nail biting is a recurrent habit with many people, popularly perceived as a sign of nervousness, a US-based doctor has warned it can even be fatal. According to Dr Christabel Akinola, biting ...

Dear Heloise: As with most parents, mine ingrained in me the need to brush my teeth regularly. In spite of doing this twice a day, I still ended up with cavities. My dentist always encouraged me to ...