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

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 ...

Researches now say parents who struggle to get their children to quit thumb-sucking may have a surprising upside. They say the habit may be protective against some common allergies. Children who ...

“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,” ...

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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 ...